We've had a fun fall, with fully in-person school and busy school activities.
Gloria had a great season with AYSO soccer.
Post game celebration at Panera.
We enjoyed some nice hikes and walks in various areas, including Morton Arboretum.
Luke was active this year in Cross Country at Julian Middle School.
Amy planned a fun weekend for us in mid-October to the Starved Rock area of Illinois.
Oliver and Luke.
Someone got her ears pierced this year!
We enjoyed a fun evening cheering on the Chicago Red Stars soccer team.
Halloween fun! Gloria as Raya.
Luke as 007.
Oliver reprising Albert Einstein for another encore presentation.
Gloria and I went to the Devon area to get supplies for our Diwali celebration.
Fun making rangolis for Diwali in the front of our house.
Gloria ready for Diwali.
Amy putting the tawa to great use.
Luke, Chad and Oliver with our fancy kurtas.
Luke and Amy.
Yea vaccines! Gloria getting her first shot in November.
Amy and the kids got in the Thanksgiving spirit by volunteering to help prep meals for needy families.
We had a great visit from dear old friends. Above, our friend Claudia's fun sun, Pedro.
What a treasure of a friend! Our dear friend, Claudia, honoring us with a visit from Mexico City.
Chad and Luke.
Time for Thanksgiving meal prep1 Oliver and Amy.
Lots of work to do! Luke, Amy and Oliver.
Gloria and Amy.
Oliver and Chad.
The chef in charge!
Cheers from Luke
What an amazing meal!
We spent the second part of Thanksgiving weekend visiting Blair Farms.
Gloria and Oliver.
Marc and Jessie and their unbelievably amazing cheese plates and deviled eggs.
Gloria loves getting to visit the kitties at Aunt Jessie's.
A new shed on Blair Farms.
Deb and Amy -- what a great meal!
Luke.
Luke and Gloria.
Trouble behind the wheel!
Gloria getting more kitty time.
Wonderful walks.
Gloria and her Grandma.
Oliver making a friend.
Great to see Aunt Jude.
Thanks for a great visit!
The boys had a great in-person band concert.
Well done, performers! Luke and Oliver.
In early December, we ventured into the city to check out the Van Gogh Immersion Experience event.
Amazing experience!
