Grandma's 91st Birthday Party

Very lucky to celebrate Grandma Della's 91st birthday with her this weekend!  She is still doing so great, living on her own in her own home and just as sharp as ever.  She is awesome!  

Bears day at school

G&G helping the kids with their workbooks one night

Annual trip to Didier Farms before we headed up to WI

Luke's a huge fan of the corn maze

Claire's a huge fan of the rides

Tickles from Grandpa Craig!

Elijah the cutie

Happy Birthday!!!

Love my Grandma to bits!

Took our Egg Harbor to the beach to enjoy the lovely morning

The only kid there in her swimsuit braving the water when it is almost October in the midwest!

Lake Forest Fire Station Open House

Luke driving the fire truck

Rest in Peace Sweet Dougal

We'll miss you little guy!  You were a joy to all that knew you!

Night out on the Evanston town

Fun week in the life of the Baranko Family.  We visited Waterfall Glen, on of Matt's childhood haunts.  Sat night we had a really fun night out in Evanston with friends.

Lunch at the train restaurant in Downers Grove while we were out that way

Still swimming in late September.  Luke loved balancing this float on its side.

Picking apples at G&G Baranko's

Camping

Super fun camping overnight with our friends the Gianakopolous's at Bong Recreation Area in Kenosha, WI.  We had a great time!  Next time we might even stay for 2 nights to make all the work of setting up camp more worthwhile.  

Waiting out the rain under the picnic shelter.  Anthony and Luke went to preschool together.

Then the sun came out! Alexandra and Claire are joined at the hip.  

Can't hide that ring tan line even if he wanted to.

Steve popping some Jiffy Pop

Sorry Sliders time

Tent snuggles

Breakfast time

Percolating our coffee

Great friends!

Getting a Baranko family hike in before leaving the area

Doing his birthday present Dinosaur Dig set from Kristin & Cory

He LOVED working on this

Then off to soccer

Then a little snorkeling and swimming

Then playing with the dinosaur he "dug out"