Garfield Park Conservatory

Here we are in this lovely setting, and I think I'd like to take some nice shots of my beautiful children.  John, can you sit here and give me your nicest smile?

Wait, try that again.  

No, that's not right.

Sit up and look at me, please. Nice smile. 

This is getting kind of goofy.

Goofier.  Just look at the camera.

Um, no. Try again.

John, really.

That's a very nice smile. Could you move your hand a little?  

A little more?

Um, pay attention.  Look over here.

Getting bored, are we?

Right.

Well, I'll just put my camera away... 

There, that's a nice nice smile, but you are a little too close... 

Oh, dear.

There is no boy quite like our John.

Above freezing!!

And we have gone for a walk to the grocery.

Bringing along my favorite stick.  I've missed walking with my favorite stick!

All dressed up

Hi there!  Just your twelve-year-old Julia, all ready to go out for an afternoon with my friends.

Or a six year old, in a dress she selected herself at the store, outfit she assembled herself from her closet, hairstyle she did herself, ready to hang around the house on Saturday.  

Beautiful and very clever, no matter what.

Volleyball

It was a crowded field at the Lewis men's volleyball halftime game. 

We didn't win, but we had a great time anyway.  And Lewis pulled off a victory! 

Mirror image twins

Spectators

John, watching the Arrowettes perform (can't wait till next year when he can have his turn)

John, totally despondent that we are staying for the second half of the basketball game.   

Performance time

A most successful outing to Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

Junior pom

Watch out, world!

Little Arrowette in the house!

And she is bringing it!

Science fair

The highlight of the postponed science fair was the firefighters.

Museum of Science and Industry

How many Annas can you find in this mirror maze picture??

Nichols library

Looking for books about pumpkins.

Window shopping

Cat's away

Daddy went out of town for the weekend, so as usual, we spent the three days doing girl stuff.

Family game night part 2

We played a round of Go Fish

 And then we played candy bar bingo!

 Anna was the first to win and selected this fantastic treat.

 Julia was ultimately a victor too!

Whereas John made a nest and settled in with with George book.  

Family game night

Pajama party and game night at the YMCA.  

We all opted for different activities.

Snowy day

It is very snowy here. 

Our mama is ready for spring.  Crocuses.

Science fair

Science fair is tomorrow!

The rainbow lightbulb problem is ready!