On the Mend

It wasn't until today that I realized that I never created a blog post last week. I guess that's because its been a bit crazy around here. A week ago, Jeritt had ankle surgery for an injury that he suffered more than 10 years ago. It's bothered him for quite some time, and hopefully this will help. Grandma flew out to help us over the first few days, catching our first snow of the season. 

What's better than shopping? Shopping with cookies!

Reading books with Dad.

Maeve has been waking earlier since Daylight Saving, making for lots of car naps.

Jack trying out Dad's crutches.

Family game day.

While grocery shopping we found this enormous "jack fruit."

Playing in the first snow.

Lunch at Potbelly's.

Ella and Jack's snowman, Broomstick.

A tea party with Grandma.

I introduced Jack to the wonderful Wendy's frosty.

Maeve playing with her new high chair from Grandpa Rich.

Ella has perfected the piggy back ride.

Scooting around the neighborhood.

Happy Halloween!

Our black cat, elephant, and bat had a great Halloween. And no, the animal theme was not intentional:) Over the weekend, Grandpa Al came to visit and we made a family trip to the top of the Willis Tower downtown. Jack's latest interest is skyscrapers, and specifically, the Willis Tower. Unfortunately, the rain and clouds made it impossible to see anything from the 103rd floor, but Jack still seemed thrilled.

The "Ledge" at the top of the Willis Tower isn't so scary when you can't see how high you are. 

Despite the lack of visibility, this boy was thrilled.

Posing in front of the view we didn't get.

The birthday girl is still receiving gifts, and has quickly figured out what presents are. 

Our Halloween breakfast!

Our baby ghoul.

A throwback to Halloween two years ago. Our girls have grown so much!

Maeve the elephant.

Jack the bat.

Jack waiting for Ella to come out for the Halloween parade at school.

Ella the black cat.

Morning snuggles.

Ella didn't have school on Friday, so we had a girls morning while Jack was at preschool.

More Willis Tower pictures. Jack learned a lot about his favorite skyscraper!

Maeve hardly let Grandpa out of her sight during his visit!