October is here!

The hot summer days have left us, and Autumn has arrived!
But the Ryder Cup is here!
The city has been very lively and busy over the past week.
The restaurant where I work has been jam packed all week.
Dave and I went to the golf on Tuesday to watch the practice rounds and celebrity tournament.
The weather has been great. Tuesday was the warmest...around 26°C. I managed to get some autographs and a few photos....
The kids have been busy with Kyuki-do, soccer, gridiron and swimming! Dave has been getting back into Muay Thai, his shoulder is feeling better and healing well. He misses the Jui Jitsu, but is hoping to return in October!
I'm still moving along with my second degree Blackbelt, it's a two year road and I'm half way there.
I'll try to add some pictures of the kids in their sports...
Don't give up on me with this blog....I'm trying!

August and September!

Mum and dad were here for 12 days.
They packed in a lot of activities...
A day spent in the city (downtown Chicago). Went up the Sears Tower (now known as Willis Tower) went on a river architectural tour, visited Navy Pier and other city sights.
Another day was spent in the town of Joliet, following the history of Route 66.
We also made our way out to Galena. There we toured General Grant's home and the old historic township.
We also were able to visit our local police and fire station and get a personal tour from my friendly Police Chief, Chris!
My dad had a fun day at the pool with the kids... And the weather was great the whole time they were here.

Part 2

Travis and Samantha flew home on the 19th of August and mum, dad and their long time friends Clem and Marilyn arrived on August 22nd.
This was also Shaina and Hunter's first day of school.
Shaina is entering 5th grade and Hunter is entering 3rd...
All went well, they liked their teachers and caught up with friends that they hadn't really seen over the summer.

RV Trip Day 10

Back in Chicago after a 9 1/2 drive! Empty and clean out the RV and return it!
Travis and Sam will fly home on Sunday... Do some local sightseeing and of course shopping before they leave.

RV Trip Day 9

The RV Trip is closing down. There isn't much to report today....We are on the road back to Chicago. Driving 9 plus hours today, it's still hot out. We all had a great time and will be back at home tomorrow.