Busy Weekend!

May 1st was opening day at Blackberry Farm. We bought season passes this year, so we couldn't miss one day. We rode the train, carousel, played in corn box and got to see the floppy eared bunny, Lily. Ryan insited on carrying the map.

Choo choo!!

Instead of a sand box, they have a corn box. If you fill this hopper with corn, use it to load the dump trucks.

On Saturday night, Mom went to Katie's Bachelorette Party....a trolley ride to Rock Bottom for dinner and then onto downtown Naperville. Dad went to Dave's Bachelor Party. They had pizza, a poker tournament and some kinda "entertainment."

On Sunday, the new Wilderness Habitat (bears, polar bears, bald eagles) at Brookfield Zoo opened. We had double the fun, because we rode the train to the zoo and got to see the new habitat.

While we waited for our train back to Aurora, there was a big freight train that whizzed past us!

Note: When taking the Metra to Brookfield, don't get off at the Brookfield stop. Exit at the Holleywood/Zoo Stop. (who knew?!) When Ryan tells you about this trip, he'll tell you that we took a cab to the zoo. He's right - his first cab ride seems to have made an impression!

Spring Break!!

The entire family recently returned from a Spring Break adventure.....Jason & Kim travelled to Riveria Maya and Ryan went to Springfield to stay with Gram & Poppy, and to Naperville for part of the week to stay with Grandma & Grandpa. We are very fortunate to have grandparents who are (VERY) willing and capable of having Ryan come for a visit. I think everyone had a great time!

The hotel pool......was sooo nice!


Practicing some night photography......

A shot with the Mayans at Tullum. Only cinco dollares for dos pictures.

Tullum. It was soo hot walking through the ruins, but there was a great breeze and a beautiful view when we reached the top of the cliff.

Ruins at Tullum.

Our seats at the beach. Fruity beverages included!

Using the self timer on the camera on our way to dinner...

Enjoying the hotel pool AND a fruity drink!

Margaritaville in Cancun. All I wanted was a picture with us by the sign, but they dressed us up in these silly costumes. We also visited the "market" in downtown......."Come in pretty lady, lots of nice things. For you, cheap!...almost free." Jason didn't mind visiting the jewelry stores because they offered him tequila shots while I shopped. Must have worked, because I came home with a souvenir!