Community Night

On our trip to Chicago, we went to Sully's school to celebrate Community Night! Everyone had a blast. The kids made leis and bookmarks and we all enjoyed watching Sully hula. What a real treat to end the trip!!

Spring Break in Chicago

On Tuesday, Abby, Trevor, and I went to Chicago to see the cousins, the aunts, the uncles, and Gramma and Poppa. We went to Lincoln Park Zoo for story hour on Wednesday and enjoyed the singing and touring the farm! I am constantly amazed at the interest my kids take in the farm exhibits when we visit the big city...considering we live on a farm!

Quilting

Abby received this "Knot-a-Quilt" for Christmas last year. I think she is now old enough to do it on her own. She has gotten quite good!! After a brief refresher course, she took off and it won't be long before she has a blanket!

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Visit

On Saturday, the 14th, we took a roadtrip to Springfield to go to the Museum. The kids loved the museum, the movies, the log cabin, the white house, and Mrs. Lincoln's attic. They are at the perfect age and seemed to take everything in. It was Jim's idea to go and we all enjoyed ourselves!!

Our Joliet visit

On Saturday, Abby and I went to Joliet to visit with Bec, O, Gramma, and Poppa. Trevor was sick on Saturday so Bec and O couldn't come to the farm. We actually had a good visit and O finally warmed up to Abby and I. O enjoyed playing with Abby's babies...maybe practicing for her new baby in July!! We even got to sing Happy Birthday to Bec, Fr. Harry, Poppa, and Abby with Mom's famous red velvet cake for dessert!! What a great day!

Abby's Slumber Party

Abby decided to have a slumber party this year for her 8th Birthday. She invited 3 girls over. They played the Wii, Guitar Hero, DS, painted nails, watched movies, talked, and stayed up until about 2 a.m.!!! I think the party was a big success!!

10th Gup Testing

On Thursday, Trevor went to Soo Bahk Do to take his 10th Gup test. He is hoping to become a 9th Gup. He did very well on all of the tests -- written, arms, kicks, forms, and breaking a board. He was the only one who actually broke his board!! We will post again when we find out if he passed.

The Frozen Cullom Tundra!!

It has been really interesting at our house since the 19th. We were without power for 4 days...including no water (showers, flushing toilets, etc!!). We have learned to appreciate the small things!! Now we have power but our yard has been turned into an ice skating rink!!

The Angel and the Wiseman

Our church Christmas program was on Sunday, December 21st. Abby was the angel and Trevor was the wiseman. Were they cast correctly or what?!?!

Christmas Program

Abby's Christmas program was Wednesday night. Jim and I think she is definitely starting to look like a young lady. She did a great job and you can tell that she loves school, her teacher, her class, and singing!! We took pictures during the program, but they are too dark to publish!! Sorry...I guess I need digital photo lessons from Santa!!

Sammi's Back!!

Sammi's owners called us and gave us Sammi back. We were very excited and the kids and Jim couldn't wait to pick her up!! After a bit of dog play, the dogs are friends again and everyone is happy!! Welcome back Sammi!!

New Glasses

Trevor went for his yearly visit to the eye doctor and did need new glasses. As we were going home in the car after picking up the new glasses, Trevor said to me, "Wow!! Everything is so clear now!!" Amazing what new glasses can do for you!!

Riverman Hockey Game

We also had a great time at the game. There are so many fun things going on during the breaks from the game. We won a free dessert from Applebee's. Jim caught the coupon that dropped from the blimp!! We loved all the food and enjoyed bopping t0 the music in our seats. At one of the halftimes, they even had a karate demonstration...what fun for Trevor!!

Celebrity Sighting 2

Sorry, I goofed something up. Maybe I just haven't posted in so long. On Friday night, we went to the Peoria Riverman hockey game and met "Sam" from ICarly. The kids were so excited I thought they might die from excitement!! Abby was actually jumping up and down in line. You can't pose for pictures with her, so the pictures are definitely in the moment. They both have autographed pictures now and can't wait to tell their friends!!

Celebrity Sighting!!

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I don't know why but my pictures won't upload to my blog. I have an awesome post and I tried 6 times last night and 3 times this morning and I can't get it to work!! Stay posted!!

Our new piece of dirt!!

Today we signed the papers to buy Jim's new farm!! When you buy a house or a car, you always get a set of keys!! I decided that Jim should get a present when buying his new farm....some dirt from his farm!!

(I'm sorry you can't see the awesome pictures of Jim but I have been trying since Thursday and they won't post!!)

Gymnastics

Abby started going to Red Hot "On the Go" Gymnastics in September. She loves it and has learned so much in the past 2 months. Sometimes she actually scares me....she is currently learning how to do a back handspring!!