hide and seek

Miles has started playing a new game - hide and seek. Here's how it goes:
When Miles is the seeker, he covers his eyes and says "ready or not, here we come." Then he counts to 10. :) He usually starts looking in the same spot of the front yard ... then under the bushes saying "is mommy under the bushes? nooooo." then goes to the stairs/porch, etc. Sometimes he forgets and wanders off....When Miles hides, he always goes behind the tomato plant. It's definitely his favorite new game!

We've had some fun outings the last few weeks to Dozer Day, an ISU scrimmage and the Labor Day parade. Now Miles is even more interested in tractors, Reggie and the ISU band. His first "spelling" achievement is I-S-U GO!

We've been able to play outside a lot more since the weather has cooled. Fall days are coming soon and we're looking forward to football, the pumpkin patch and lots of other fun activities.

I'll get some pictures posted soon...

'cago

Highlights from our trip to Chicago or 'cago as Miles calls it! We had a great time riding the bus/train, visiting our old neighborhood, going to the zoo and "big market" -- can't wait to go back when it isn't 100 degrees.

 riding the el for the first time. he wanted to get off at every stop!

 in the old neighborhood

fountain in Giddings Plaza, Lincoln Square

 Miles really liked the "tall buildings" and looking out the window

 classic drive home picture :)

more birthday party

our special guests, Lynn and Andrew

and another special guest, Michael

banner we made...not sure I'll ever do that again

and another set of MILEStones