Saturday, April 28, 2012

Cuddling the bunnies! Trying to encourage Jamie not to pick them up by the neck.
















Fun at Mcdonald's on Saturday PM, whilst dad is working.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Other stuff!
Andy and I are doing the Art of Marriage course on a Thurs evening. I love it. I feel it is really worthwhile investing in your marriage, if not for now, but for the future...
Once we have completed this course, we will be moving on the Love and Logic, a parenting course. We are feeling we need it at the moment. We have some wild kids that need taming and we need a bit of help. I feel that moving here was absolutely the right choice and I love it, but I feel there is a transition cost with the kids behavior.
I have been looking into Vacation Bible Schools in the area and part day summer camps as the summer vacation seems overwhelming. I have found a bunch so feel like Summer may be manageable!

Clever metal sculpture outside the Geneva library. I like this library cos we can borrow lots of DVDs from their vast selection for 2 weeks, free of charge.

Jamie is so fond of little Gaby
Fun at Saratoga Park before the storm comes in.




Saturday, April 14, 2012




Steak and shake all American Diner, Batavia, IL
Lincoln Park Zoo










The Animal Carousel and favorite animals



Downtown Chicago on Lake Michigan.
On Monday, the Doyles and mum and dad Patterson headed into the city to visit the free Lincoln Park Zoo. Driving into the city is impressive. In the first picture see the Commuter rail entering the city too. Check out the tall John Hancock building into second picture and we loved how blue the lake was today.

Sunday, April 8, 2012








Memorial Park, our 2nd closest park!
Seems to be the kids' favorite so far.


Mum and dad are visiting us at the moment and pictured having a great time in the Hub at church today.




Hunting for eggs in our friends back yard.
EASTER SUNDAY.
A fun filled day. The service at the church was rather amazing. He is risen. Amen! We spent the afternoon at our friends' home, enjoying indulgent food and an Easter Egg Hunt.