Camille, Theo & Callie

We went Geneva this past weekend to visit with the Gorick's. Callie turns 1 on the 28th, so we had a mini party for her. The kids did pretty well in the car....yes we took the car down, which was a nice option to have. Jenna had a few fits on the way down, but it was most likely due to her not being able to get comfortable in her seat. Then just when she finally fell asleep, we hit the tolls, which woke her up and made us endure a screaming fit until she fell back asleep (about 15-20 minutes). I think it scared her since she was in such a deep sleep. Andrew did awesome in the car, but he usually does. Although he didn't sleep on the way down, but I think that was because he was so excited.
We went to the Dupage Children's Museum on Saturday, it was really fun. I think that Andrew could have stayed there all day. He really enjoyed all that they had to offer. Jenna and Callie enjoyed it too, but I think they both got a little overwhelmed after a while. Unfortunately I forgot the camera, so we don't have any pictures. The museum had 2 giant lite brite's which the kids enjoyed playing with. They also had a little cat walk type thing (just for kids), that Jenna loved. Andrew really enjoyed the construction house where he was able to build some different things using real tools (he even had to wear safety glasses). They had a cool area that dealt with wind, and then upstairs there was even more for everyone to do. The museum had a giant pin board (the kind that you stick your hand/face on one side and the pins move to show it on the other side) and all three kids seemed to like that.
After the museum we headed back to Camille & Theo's so the kids could take naps, and the adults could sit outside and enjoy the sun. Jenna took a really long nap, which surprised us, but Callie and Andrew had different plans. We had just gotten settled outside when Andrew walked thru the screen door! Apparently he wasn't very tired. We met their neighbors and Andrew played with some of the neighborhood kids. He also started to work Camille's flowers beds for her. For some reason he really wanted to dig, so we handed him a rake and shovel, and let him have at the flower beds. He even found a few worms.

Here's Callie enjoying finding dirt in the driveway crack:

Three Little Monkey's in Callie's Crib:

Teaching Callie how to bounce in her crib:

We opened presents after supper (Christmas presents were 1st)....yes I know it's a few months after Christmas, but neither Camille or I got to the post office so we hadn't exchanged our Christmas gifts yet. Andrew & Jenna helped Callie open her gifts. Then it was cupcake time! As you can see from the picture, Callie really enjoyed her cupcake.

Checking out Andrew's cool new fire truck (it hooks up to a hose & spray's water!):

Jenna loved following Carlos the cat around and growling at him....he's a very tolerant cat. She also enjoyed petting Lizzie, who is amazingly fluffy and very mellow, although she isn't nearly as quick as Sadie when it comes to food that's been dropped on the floor. The girls (Callie & Jenna) were very funny together. Each of them needed to eat if the other one was in their chair, and they seemed to follow each other around the house. Anytime Callie cried Jenna seemed worried about her and would go looking for her.

Jenna saying Bye-Bye to Carlos:

On the way home Jenna entertained herself for part of the way by playing peek-a-boo.

Where's Jenna?

BOO!:

Once we were home the kids played outside for a bit (even tho it was a little chilly). I think they both needed to stretch their legs a bit, and burn off some energy from being in the car for so long. They both did great on the return trip. Andrew took a nap in the morning while Jenna played Peek-a-Boo and read books to herself. Then after we ate lunch Jenna took a nap (about 2 hours), and Andrew played with his action figures (Batman & Spiderman) while watching Bolt. All in all - a great trip!