Archive for August, 2008

in which you meet david & enter a contest

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 16 Comments »

I thought we'd start a new series here on MIP - Interviews with Cool People. (Okay, so that's the title until I can think of a better name. Maybe Cool ... Read more..

Coming Soon!

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 Posted in Family | No Comments »

Coming Monday: a Very Special Episode of Blossom Me In Place! We'll have an entertaining interview with my Emmy Award Winning Brother-in-Law, David. Wait, let me explain, it's ... Read more..

SuperBoy’s First BBall Game

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 Posted in Family, History, Sports | 1 Comment »

Last night was SuperBoy's first Baseball Game! Kane County Cougars vs. Peoria Chiefs. (#23: Ryne Sandberg, coach of the Peoria Chiefs) Read more..

Weather Report: Fried Day

Friday, August 29th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments »

I definitely wish I was on the beach reading a book right now! I've made it (almost) to the end of the week! It's one of those weeks where I've accomplished ... Read more..

SuperBoy’s List

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Posted in Family, Lists, Travel | 5 Comments »

Here is SuperBoy's (4yo) list of Ten Things to Do With Mommy (I helped a little bit, but mainly these are his ideas): 1. Color with mommy. 2. Go out for ice ... Read more..

6yo’s List

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Posted in Family, Lists, Travel, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Here is 6yo's list of Things to Do With Mommy (I tried to offer as little guidance as possible, so the kids would come up with their own ideas. I ... Read more..

8yo’s List

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Posted in Family, Lists, Travel | No Comments »

I asked my 8yo to come up with a list of Ten - Okay, 11 -  Things to Do With Mommy. Here's that list: 1. Go to a museum with dinosaur ... Read more..

Manic Monday

Monday, August 25th, 2008 Posted in Family, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

The Summer Slump is over and we're back to work. 1. First day of school pic (yes, I'm sure the sibling love will last allllll year, every day, every minute): Dad drives ... Read more..

Olympic Wrap

Sunday, August 24th, 2008 Posted in Sports, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Here are MIP's Best and Worst of the 2008 Summer Olympics! Best Opening Ceremony Award goes to: The Opening Ceremony! Loved the drums, loved the cool screens, loved the girl who ... Read more..

Olympic Heat

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Today we braved the humidity (90% when we left the house!) to see the David Yeager Band perform on the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville. Here's what you missed: Okay, somehow that ... Read more..