Friends Come Into Town

This past weekend, our friends the Robeys came up for a visit to catch up and relax. (Robey is a fraternity brother, roommate and partner in crime from college days) It was quite a weekend as the house was bustling with kids. Since the weather didn't cooperate as we had hoped, we had kids enjoying any and all activities that we could throw at them. When we last visited the Robeys in the Fall, we were smaller families. Given our recent additions and theirs too, we are now both families of 5. So, you can only imagine the enjoyable chaos that this brings to a house. I also was introduced to a few new things. The first was "The Michael Jackson Experience" for Wii. It is a dancing game and I quickly was reminded that I am not a dancer, I look like a fool when I try and Nancy, their 7 year old, enjoyed beating me....and talking a bit of smack too! We were also introduced to Peanut Butter Pie from Yoder's restaurant in Arcola. Now Yoder's is an Amish buffett that is nothing short of great. But this was my first PB pie and whoa, was it good. The fact that I am blogging about food again is a statement to how good it was. I'm glad the restaurant is 150 miles away or that could quickly become dangerous. Overall, it was a wonderful weekend and also great to have a few extra and willing hands to hold and feed the twins. When we parted ways, we already are looking forward to the next time we see them! Next time, leave the dancing games at home though!



Charlotte holding Lillian, Nancy holding Gwyneth and Josie

Opening Day

Last week, some of my fellow Sox fans and I made our annual attendance to White Sox opening day. Last year it was 70 degrees and sunny..........this year it was much different. The outcome of the game was the same as the Sox beat the Rays in a great game but it was definitely a cold one as the temperature didn't get above 38 degrees. We tailgated before the game to enjoy some good food and a few beverages but after the game, we all looked forward to getting into our cars to thaw out. It has been a long time since I've gone to a game when it was that cold!! Of course, not 48 hours later I was watching the games and saw fans in shorts and t-shirts. It was a great day and I'm looking forward to a great season as my White Sox go for another World Series title!

1 Month

Not only was it Gwyneth and Lillian's one month check up today but it was the first time that I ventured out with them on my own. Granted, I didn't have Charlie with me but I was still a little anxious. We all survived so the next step is to go out with all three girls!

The doctor's appointment went great and they girls are growing right on target. Gwyneth is now 20 inches long and 7lbs. 3oz. Lillian is just a little shorter at 19.75 inches but a little heavier at 7lbs. 3.2oz.

Gwyneth & Lillian

Great-Grandma & the girls

Great-Grandma met her new great-granddaughters over the weekend. She went from no great-grand kids to five great-granddaughters in 2.5 years. As soon as we have a picture of all 5 we'll post that too. For now, here grandma is with her two youngest.

O'Knutson St. Patrick's Day Party

This past weekend we went to the O'Knutson St. Patrick's Day party. It was our first adventure out as a family of five! We had a great time with family and friends. The corned beef and cabbage were amazing as were the desserts! Here a few pictures from the night's festivities.

Here we are with our three lucky charms

Kyri and Charlie playing on the see-saw













Lillian & Gwyneth are partied out. They were showing their Irish side with the shamrock on their cheeks.













All of the Burritt girls - Gwyneth, Lillian, Charlie, Kyri and Tessa.