Spring 2026

After getting back from Spring Break, we enjoyed a nice Easter together.

Amy did her famous hiding of the Easter baskets.

Amy got to gardening early.

Amy and Oliver.

A great Spring bounty!

A visit back to the farm for Felicia's wedding.

Back in Oak Park, a nice pre-Mother's Day dinner out.

A fun Mother's day.

More gardening!

Another great band concert for Luke.

Dairy Queen treat after a Volleyball tournament.  

Another great jazz concert for Luke!

Amy and one of her prize elements of her garden.

Memorial Day parade fun.  Oliver.

Luke.

The boys had a nice award ceremony for their FPP year-end event.  They both gave speeches at the event. 

Amy, Oliver and Dominos.  

Amy tending to our new full time jobs -- tending to sod.

Gloria had her 8th Grade Graduation.

Spring Break 2026

 For Spring Break this year, we covered a lot of territory.  Luke had a trip to Italy with the OPRF Band.  The rest of went to California to do a few college visits but also enjoy the Central Coast and LA area.

Luke with friends getting ready to depart.

The rest of us at OHare realizing Luke isn't with us.  "Kevin!"

"Kevin!"

"Kevin!"

"Kevin!!!!"

We arrived to the Avilo Beach area near San Luis Obispo.  

Some amazing kayaking available.  We did an organized tour with a guide and had a great time.

A nice beach town with good food and views.

A visit to SLO.

Coffee break!

Meanwhile, in Italy, Luke!

In honor of Luke, we ate lunch at an Italian restaurant.  

Luke.

After the central coast, we headed to Rancho Palos Verdes south of LA for some R&R at a resort.  Our dear friends Nicole and Olivia who live nearby paid us a wonderful visit. 

A super restful resort.

Meanwhile, Luke saved this tower from disaster.

Oliver on a college tour

Time to head back to Chicago!

Kitty cat was waiting for us.