Peoria/Chicago

Little Man was on the go again! You just got back a few days ago from visiting Grandpa Kevin and Grandma Terri in Illinois. We spent some time in Peoria, where you visited Grandpa's work...No one could believe how big you've gotten since they saw you last. Grandpa was very proud to show you off to his friends and co-workers. You met some of Mom and Grandma's friends like Christine, Vickie and Joanne Mooney. You were excited to meet the new strangers and handled yourself very well around everyone new.

We spent some time with Priscilla's kids, Gabe and Grace. You loved watching them play. I can tell you really love being around other kids now. I fed you your supper there and you got it all over your face, hair and pretty much your whole body.

You tried a few new foods while you were in Peoria. You tried carrots, green beans, squash and sweet potato. You didn't mind any new flavors, with the exception of green beans...I think you'd like to live without those for the time being.

You experienced a clam bake while you were in Peoria...You could care less about the clams. You just wanted to watch the people.

Also, you started sitting up on your own in Peoria! Yay, Oliver!!

We spent the last part of our trip in Chicago Grandma/Grandpa's condo. You did well, considering the small space that we were staying in. You slept on a blow-up matress with Mom and Dad (we rotated nights). You are quite the mover in your sleep! What a wiggle worm. You usually sleep pretty well the first few 4/5 hours or so, then you get the wiggles.

You met someone famous our last night in Chicago, but Mom can't remember his name right now. He is a billionaire that tried to buy the Cubs. He started speaking to us...about you actually. He commented on your cool stroller. Then he asked about how many drinks you were having and how many girls you were trying to pick- up. Of course, mom had no idea he was famous, just thought it was another adoring fan of her son!

We took you shopping and to a pet store filled with aquariums. We got so many pictures of you on Grandpa's shoulders. You loved being face to face with those fishies. Maybe we will get you a fishy in your future???

Dad was happy, because he got to go to three Cubs games. Mom even went with him to one! They sat in the bleachers and had a blast! We saw WOO WOO...We can tell you about him later...ask Dad.

Love you cutie.

Mom