Spyrou Chronicles

Dinosaurs ALIVE at the Zoo

This was a VERY fun day for us. The boys really enjoyed the exhibit and we can't wait to take them back again.

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

The Children's Museum

The DuPage Children’s Museum never fails to make us leave happy.  We love going there.  So, it was a shock for me to hear that they were having problems keeping things afloat.  They were sending out emails to people looking for more donations and I believe at one point they even mentioned having to close its doors.  (Here’s an article I found explaining it all.)  I’m sure it doesn’t help that they are a private, not-for-profit organization and they mostly rely on donations.  Apparently, they are now doing well…I haven’t gotten an email from them in a while.  I will however encourage all of you reading this to look into your local children’s museum and do the kids a favor by making a donation, today.  Every bit helps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Why is Joshua in more pictures then Hayden?  Well, that is what happens when the kids go in different directions and we only have one camera.  Hayden had a blast as well and did lots of things...he even went into the "woodshop" and used the tools.  At least that's what he told me. 

A Father’s Day on the Farm

In the restaurant business the busiest holidays happen to be Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.  So, needless to say, these are the two holidays that Gregory will NEVER have off.  He even had to go into work the Sunday morning after his sister’s wedding because it was Mother’s Day.  He drove 5 and a half hours the night of the reception just to get back home so he could sleep a few hours before going in at 5am!  Dedication?  Yes.  Suck-y?  Yes.  Reality?  Yes. 

This Father’s Day was no different than any other.  He was working all weekend and I took the time off work so I could spend it with my dad on his farm.  I asked my mom and Bill if they wanted to go, they did.  So, I packed our bags and we left Gregory at home.  I hated doing that to him.  But, the reality of it all was that he wasn’t even going to be around and if he was, he’d be completely exhausted from his work-day.

I don’t have many pictures from the weekend because I reluctantly forgot the camera.  But I do have these few pictures that were taken by my dad’s friend.

(Dad)

(Dad by his new/old tractor)

(And this awesome one of Joshua sitting outside one morning.)

 

For you, Dad

Delightful and loving,
Loved and admired,
Dad, you're my hero,
My life you've inspired.

And when all my blessings
Are counted each day,
I thank God in heaven
For Dad when I pray.

Dad thanks for your presence
Throughout thick and thin;
You're more than a parent,
You're my wonderful friend.

A Luau Party for Yiayia and Papou

Congratulations, Yiayia and Papou....you've made it to 35 years of marriage! 

An Anniversay Wish For You....

May your anniversary be as bright as the memories you've collected, as warm as the love you've found together, and as special as the wishes that are being wished for you today.  May you enjoy many more years of happiness together!

We love you!

(The couple)

 

(The decorations)

 

 

 

 

(The Trivia)

(The food and ONE of the chefs)

 

(The guests)

  

 

 

 

(The love)

 

(The end)

Happy Birthday to Me!

It was a birthday for a princess.  Gregory and the boys bought pink and purple balloons and hung them by the table.

 

They even went so far as to get this fabulous balloon.  I really didn't mind at all, all the special "girly" treatment I was getting.  I figured this was going to be my last "royal" treatment as reigning queen of the house before the "little princess" arrives. 

 

While they were out shopping the boys told their dad, "Mommy needs these flowers."

 

Gregory prepared a wonderful meal fit for any king....luckily it was all for me.  He made vegetable kabobs over rice, pork chops, brochette and a very yummy, very pink, strawberry cake that the boys got to help decorate.

 

 

 

 

It was a wonderful birthday where all my birthday wishes came true.