Christmas 2009

New Addition to the Family

Moose is the newest addition to our family. He is an 8 month old Vizsla mix.

Feed My Starving Children

We and several local families joined the community at the Illinois State Fair Grounds to fill bags of food for starving children.

Christine Turns 43

…and it involved riding a bull!

Maddie's Winter Formal

Go Salukis!!!

Halloween Bash

Chicago Ghost Tour

We took a bus tour of Chicago and learned about some famous Chicago ghosts.

Sam and Dad Build a Go Cart

Sam loves his new go cart.

Sam Takes Guitar Lessons

Sam loves playing the guitar, but doesn't like to practice much. I think he prefers Guitar Hero.

Saying Good Bye

The company centralized the design department in Duluth, MN and I had to say goodbye to some great people.

Hamburger Mary and Robb

Dinner at Hamburger Mary's in Chicago.

Bailey Turns 1

Bailey celebrated her first birthday with neighbors and friends.

Sam's first football game! Victory!

Sam Waring
#42
Hornets
Offensive Line, Left Guard
First game, Win

Mommy is made over

The new me in low rise jeans and a t-shirt, nothing extra! :)

First Day of School 2009

Sam, Jim and Bailey Go Camping

Renee's Birthday 2009

Tom Hayward, Renee Knight, Me and Bert Ganzon celebrate Renee's birthday in Chicago.

Maddie Goes to Camp

Maddie also went to Camp Jorn. She left the day after her birthday party and was too tired to open her eyes. She had so much fun that she wants to go for 2 weeks next year.

Maddie turns 13!!!!!!

Maddie turned 13 on July 29, 2009. She had a "carnival" in our back yard with the hot tub, dunk tank and moon bounce. It rained through most of it, but everyone was all wet anyway. They all had a great time!

2nd Annual Whiting Shuffle 2009

First "Bring Your Friend Along" Vacation at the Wisconsin Dells

We went to the Wisconsin Dells this summer and stayed at the Wilderness Lodge. Sam brought his best friend since Pre School, Jackson. Maddie brought her best friend who lives down the street, Leah.

Sam Goes to Camp Jorn

Sam and Jackson go to Camp. Camp Jorn is a YMCA camp in Northern Wisconsin. They took a bus up there and it took 6 hours. They stayed for a week and had a great time.

Great Friends

Sam's friend, Evan, visited from Scotland this summer. They spent every possible moment together.

Mother's Day 2009

We had a great Mother's Day with brunch at In-Laws with the in-laws.