Root, root, root, for the White Sox!

Rudy thought it was the 7th inning nap instead of the 7th inning stretch.

Zeb enjoying the White Sox game.

Chicago White Sox U.S. Cellular Field

Kickin it in Chi-town

The Captain and the skipper.

Jeleaa and Rudy at lunch.

Ozzie enjoying some fries and a burger.

Jeleaa

Wrane, Rudy, and Zeb relaxing.

Chicago (cont.)

Zeb on the Pier.

Zeb and Uncle Austin on Magnificent Mile.

Wrane lakeside.

Trolley

My kind of town.....Chicago!

The fellas dockside.

Rudy was shaking his money maker while he waited for the trolley.

Rudy lakeside.

Ozzie in the city.

Strolling down Navy Pier.

L-R: Jeleaa, Rudy, Wrane, Patti, and Ozzie in stroller.

Sweet Home.....Chicago!

Navy Pier, Chicago

The Godfather and the Godson.

Skyscrapers

The Brothers White

Taxi!

Zeb's 9th Birthday Party

Zeb concentrating on his wish. He must be wishing up the impossible.

Thank you Lugo family for the White Sox gear. It must have been hard to do something like that since you all are Cubs fans.

Linda teaches Lucy how to play with sparklers responsibly.

Jamie and cutie little Abigail.

David had such a great time he lost his shirt. Actually, Jackie probably didn't want him getting his clothes sticky and dirty. What mom wants that? :)

Going Home for the Fourth

In July we went home - back to Illinois. We were able to spend some time visiting with family and friends. We met Uncle Austin there. He had the idea of having a little party in early July to catch up with everyone. Zeb also celebrated his 9th birthday party a month early. We took a trip to Navy Pier in Chicago. While in Chicago we also caught a White Sox game. My Goddaughter, Jeleaa (sp.?) joined us on the Chicago trip. The two of us visited the American Girl Place where she chose a doll. That was a unique experience for me. The boys and Uncle Austin opted to wait outside the boutique of course. The boys and I also visited the Busey Woods and Anita Purves Nature Center. We also, took a walk through Meadowbrook Park and enjoyed the garden sculptures and all the boys played on the Prairie Playground. My cousin Jackie, her eldest son, and her youngest nephew joined us for the trip.