Chicago Christmas Festival with Gwennie and Hannah!

It was on this ride that I realized I was afraid of heights! The girls had no fear and were rocking and rolling and I started sweating something awful!!!!  I mean truly feeling sick.  I tried to keep it together but I was scared out of my mind!!

Two Generations of Best Friends!!

A few more Upstate NY Pictures!

Someone is still a wee bit sleepy!!!

Christmas with grandma and grandpa in upstate!!

How awesome is this brave costume!! Jon's mom made it!!!  Bullseye!!!

Stretch pet!!!!

Alexa cookies!!!

Gingerbread house tradition with friends!!!

Alexa Art!!

Not sure what GOP is but maybe we have a republican in the making!!??

My guy and I Girl Scout dance!

School field trip to learn about the animals of Iowa and Illinois

A great day at the children's museum!

Trick or treating in the rain!

Trick or treating!

Grandma made Alexa this awesome Rappunzel costume!! 

Pumpkin carving

Spinning laughs!

Halloween! The school parade!

Pick up at the bus!

A swinging smile!!

Tennis girls!!

Alexa's Kindergarten Picture

Pretty good kindergarten picture...it won't embarrass her years later : )

Art work!

I love this picture.   She did it all in her own.   It's a referee, whistle and all.   I think this is good talent for a 5 year old!!

Her first best friend charm 😃homemade by Ashley!

First Day of Soccer. Coach and the star player!!

Bffs making like lions!!

Ice cream event at Maggie moos with Ellie

Pool time with friends!