Octoberfest in Naperville

Tonight was Octoberfest in Naperville. With German Band Music, Bratwursts, and German beer, you can't go wrong. The entire Binkowski family joined us for a little German fun!!

It's Fall so Johansen Farms here we come!!

We met up with Rodger's cousin today at Johansen Farms in Bollingbrook to visit the petting zoo and have a Pumpkin donut or two. Everyone had a really great time petting the animals, riding a pony, taking a hay ride, and jumping in the Blow-up toys. Afterwards, we all went to Buono Beef for lunch. What a great morning.

Fall is Here

It's a sunny Saturday morning, so we decided to pack up the girls in the stroller and walk over the Farmer's Market.  We purchased some Apple Cider donuts (yum!), cheese curds (which Sophie loves), and Portobello mushrooms.  As you can see, the girls were bundled up since the temperature was only in the 50's.

Ava with the break away!

After the Farmer's market, we enjoyed Ava's soccer game and brought Sophie's ball along as well so she could get into the action.

Chicken is NOT My Favorite!

Abby has been doing very well with all of her fruits and vegetables so we thought we would try chicken. As you can see, not her favorite!  Fortunately, after a couple of bites, she liked the new taste.

September 12, 2011

Happy Birthday to Sophie, on her REAL birthday!

Sophie was the first to eat on our family birthday plate.  This will hopefully become a fun tradition for all of us!

Alas, the birthday week is officially over.  Sophie had so much fun learning the happy birthday song, practicing blowing out candles, and opening all of her presents.  Thanks to everyone for sharing in her birthday fun.

Happy Birthday Sophie!!

For Sophie's birthday, we attended Mass and had breakfast at one of our favorite Sunday morning restaurants, Butterfields. The waitresses sang Happy Birthday to Sophie and she finally got her Ice Cream! We are also going to have a special Mommy, Daddy, Sophie day and see Disney's Minnie and Mickey on Ice. She is wearing her new Minnie mouse outfit to celebrate the occasion.

Happy 2nd Birthday Sophie

Sophie's Mickey Mouse Splash Party was a big hit

Sophie has two favorite things: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and water. It was so fun to make these two concepts into her birthday party. Mommy enjoyed making the Mickey Mouse themed food. We had Mickeyburgers, Hot Diggity Dogs, Daisey's Rainbow Fruit Kebobs, and Donald's Cheese and Quackers (among other things). The cupcakes had mini clubhouses and Mickey shapes on them. All of Sophie's stuffed animals joined the party with their Mickey Mouse ears on. The 4 foot tall Mickey balloon greeted the guests, and the Do-It-Yourself Treat bags were a big hit. The party was attended by her family, friends, and neighbors. Thanks to Auntie Shelley for her chalk decorations and Uncle David for blowing up so many water balloons. Sophie's most memorable gift was the giant teddy bear from her friends Ryan, Natalie, Allison, and Livy.