A few happenings...

 Dad, Mom, and Kaity went to Florida to see Rick perform in a play, while there they also saw Eli.

Spring concerts are finally over, I enjoyed them but it is definitely a relief to have them over with!

 These pictures are from two of the seven concerts.

 ~ Emily and Abbie Gellos~

~Story time with Papa~

Aunt Lizzie is a pretty good story reader too! ;)

In April we were able to meet up with the Sikma family and enjoy a day with them!

So much fun!

We went to Cantigny Park - There is a war museum and a historical mansion on the property that we went through.

 #thatawkwardmomentwhenyouretheonlyonesmilingatcamera  ;)

Mr. and Mrs. Sikma - Dad and Mom

Love spending time with these little girls!

 Mindy photo bombing our picture. ;)

Little Keegan is about 5 weeks now, but I just love this picture!

 Uncle Nathan - "Looking Startled" Addie - Uncle Connor  :)

 Alyssa Thacker graduated from college and we helped with a surprise party for her.

Congratulations Alyssa!

Have a wonderful week!

For those of you who haven't heard... Reid and Emmy are expecting a baby in August!

We are overjoyed, very happy for them, and can't wait to meet him/her!

November!

 We have certainly had a lot going on lately, which is part of the reason I have been bad about posting.

Making cookies with the kids' "help" is always fun and challenging interesting! :)

Our church had their annual Craft and Bake sale...

 So many ladies put a lot of hard work into it.

 ~Setting up the Christmas tree!~

~Reid's birthday party~

The little kids did not lack for attention. :)

 Coffee and desserts were favorites of almost everyone. (who doesn't like cheesecake?)

 ~Thanksgiving~

Most of the married siblings were able to come over, and we had a good time.
Everyone wanted to hold the newborn Adelyn Nicole Thacker.

Born November 18th.

Kenny is a great example of all the expressions little kids make.

He had his first birthday at the very end of October.

 The new favorite game of the family is Settlers of Catan. (So much fun!)

Goofing off with Abbie! ;)

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We have had our first couple of snow flurries... I am hoping for a lot more before Christmas!

 Molly and Mindy

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  You will probably recognize this as the rather noisy, but fun game of Pit.

 Em and I

 Cowboy Sunday, and Texas Brisket meal at church. (a promotion of the Fire Hero Gear program we just finished)

 We have picked, sliced, peeled, juiced, canned, and frozen, tons of apples.

Well that's all for now, have a wonderful day!

Memorial Day at the Thackers

Fun playing volleyball...

...and beanbags... 

And Nerf wars! :) 

Thank you, Thacker family, for a wonderful day! 

Fun in Chicago with the Thackers

Dad and Mom got to go a Chicago Bulls game last week with Mr. and Mrs. Thacker. 

The camera got left in the car, but they snapped a picture of each couple before leaving. :) 

At Theory Class in LA

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to the Ezekiel School of Music for a Theory class with Alexis Thacker

 On the plane headed home after being gone for two weeks...