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Background:  July 2009 with Megan's Mom   The Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois are a great place to get family photos. Just let the kids walk around, take photos, and save all the money of going to a studio. Its fun taking pictures in the same places, and seeing the kids get older. Images that agree : Al September 23rd 2009, When my parents drove out, after Philip was Born. Phil's tough guy look Fountains August 11, 2012 Trains

Reasons to agree : Trips to the zoo are good for kids . Chicago has good zoos.  The Indiana Sand Dunes are cool, and close to Chicago .  Chicago has good opportunities to watch sports . Chicago has good museums .  People watching is entertaining around Chicago . Naperville Last Fling is Fun Images that agree : April 2005, with James on the train Tony and Tina's Wedding, November 2006 2007 Highland games. Very HOT that day. 2008 at the Shedd Aquarium with the baby beluga. James' first animal. When KC came to visit, I invited myself along for the trip to the city. We ended up walking, with 3 kids, all the way from the train station, to Millenium Park, and to The Hancock Tower. We walked back to Navy Pear and caught a water taxi to the train station. 2006 Nextfest Tastes of Chicago James on our death march from union station to the Hancock building

Mom and Dad, at the St. George Utah Temple My mom and her Parents on the left, and my dad and his parents on the left I was the ring boy for my sister's wedding.  Megan and I

James came on week 39. They induced Alison and Phil 3 weeks early 37 James I was at work, at McDonalds. Megan was also at work. She went to the Dr. for her check up and they told her to go to the hospital. We met at home. I think it was raining. I talking about how Condi Rice might run for president. Megan got an epidermal. Look at that forehead! Me 1977 James, July 2004 And then there were 3. 2004.  Alison Alison was 6 lb, 15 oz when she was born. She had blondish-red-ish-brownish hair. 90% length, 75% weight for her age. 3 or 4:35. Snowing during the delivery. Watched Wayne's World (Based in Aurora Illinois), Best Friend's Wedding, and a little of the Simpsons while we waited. Our son stayed at a friend's from Church, and I came home and watched him, and brought the dog out of the garage this evening... Of our 3 kids, Megan says that Alison was the easiest to deliver by far. Megan high on pain medicine and so happy to have her little girl. ...

There's something truly special about a visit from your parents. It's a gesture that speaks volumes about familial bonds, love, and commitment, and I've been lucky to experience this multiple times. Despite the long, 22-hour drive from their home to mine in Illinois, my parents have made the journey not once, but four times. They've driven here twice, flown twice, and even brought their trailer on one occasion. Sure, my home might not be the Ritz Carlton, and they've had to make do with our pull-out couch, but these small inconveniences never dampen the spirit of their visits. We always cherish their company, the shared laughs, stories, and the joy they bring, especially to their grandkids. One visit that stands out is from September 2010 when both Mom and Dad came out after Philip, my son, was born. Their excitement and eagerness to meet their new grandchild turned their journey into a grand adventure. We spent a lovely day at the Chicago Arboretum, creating me...