Ryan's 1st Cubs Game

As a result of the storms in Texas, the Cubs-Astros' games were moved to Milwaukee and, boy did the Chicago fans benefit! Jason, Ryan, Cathy, Diane & Shawn Mazza headed north to catch the game on Monday. Some of us (me!) have responsibilies (like a job!) and weren't able to go. I know, I'm so mistreated. Jason says that I didn't truly miss Ryan's first baseball game, because it wasn't at Wrigley.
Ryan enjoyed a hot dog, napped through the 5th & 6th innings, and enjoyed his day with the big kids.

Ryan's New Milestone

Ryan reached a significant milestone on his 14 month birthday - he's walking! He's taken a few steps prior to this week, but not more than 1 or 2 at a time. But this week he's taken off...

And my milestone is that I finally figured out how to use the video feature on my camera. So Ryan and I teamed up and here's what we came up with:

You can hear Annie whining in the background. I think she's jealous because she wasn't in the video.

ISU - Cubs game

Last night Jason, Robin, Aaron and I headed to Wrigley for an ISU alumni event. Jason and Aaron were off work, and Robin and I cut out early so we could make it to the pre-party at Goose Island Brewery. It was a fun time!
Can you pick which one doesn't belong?.....That's right - Aaron - aka Mr. Bradley!!

Labor Day Weekend

Jason was off all weekend (yea!), so we traveled to Springfield to spend one last weekend on my Dad & Mom's boat. John & Cathy came down too. We spent Saturday and Sunday on the boat. Picnic lunch on the boat, tubing, and a visit to Party Cove. My Dad is anxious to teach Ryan how to fish, but his attention span is definitely not long enough yet.
Jason, John and Cathy also golfed Sunday morning at one of Springfield's "cheap" golf courses.
Oh, and a horseshoe for lunch before we left on Monday.