Thanksgiving 2010

Thanksgiving was special this year because we had the boys and our new son, Kaleb, to celebrate with our family. We did Thanksgiving on the Buckley side only this year due to just having the baby. The pictures are of Trey and Kole, my brother, Bruce, and fam, my nieces (Tori and Layne), and my brother in law (Jim) holding baby Kaleb.

Fam Update

Bryan - Director of Business Development for CrossBridge Solutions now for 15 months working for one of his best friends. Also part time Worship Leader at Oak Community Church in Hinsdale, IL (both Chicago suburbs). Turns 42 on December 4th...

Susan - still teaching 2nd grade in Plainfield (Chicago suburb). She has a good class this year. She thrives on being home with Kaitlyn and Kaleb. And she's already counting down the days until Christmas break! Susan has a birthday on October 10th (large gifts and money appreciated)

Trey and Kole - Trey turned 8 and Kole turned 7 in August. Both have grown up a ton this past year (see below pictures). They both played baseball over the summer. They absolutely love their time with Dad every other weekend. Oh how I wish they lived closer than a hundred miles away (literally) but we make the most of the distance.

Kaitlyn - will be 3 in January. She is the life of the party and has SO much energy. Maximizing the terrible twos and is a complete daddy's girl (and he doesn't mind) Check out her recent pictures.

Kaleb - is just the happiest little guy ever. He's always smiling and a great baby. He's crawling everywhere and learning how to stand. We've decided we're going to keep him.

Kaleb's 9 Month Professional Pictures

Kaitlyn's 2 1/2 years Professional Pictures

White Sox U.S. Cellular Field Tour

I was able to tour the baseball park of my lifelong favorite baseball team. I've been to this park SO many times but never took a tour. It was a great experience as a sports fan and especially as a White Sox fan. The tour guide let the group take their time and see aspects of the park that is not normally part of the tour. It was great! We walked around the entire field, went into the dugout, bullpen, suites, and press box. I had an absolute blast!

Trey and Kole's Birthday Party

This past weekend, we had the boys' birthday party. Kole turned 7 on the 3rd and the day of the party was the day of Trey's 8th birthday on the 20th. We had family from both my side and Susan's side. It was a great day to see fam and celebrate the boys' lives. Trey dressed up in a suit so he could greet everyone at the door on his actual birthday. This was a BIG deal to him!

Kaleb Hunter Buckley's 1st Haircut Video

Summer Fun

The kids have absolutely loved their summer outside. Every possible moment they can be outside to swim, ride bikes, visit neighbors, or just play, they seize the moment. Here are some pictures!

Kaitlyn Merry Go Round Fun!!!

Boys Swimming in Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva Boating Trip

This weekend we visited Susan's sister and brother-in-law in Lake Geneva. We wanted to take the kids on their boat on the lake. The boys had their last baseball game of the season then we drove to Lake Geneva.

It was a gorgeous day to be on the lake. The boys absolutely loved tubing along with when we anchored the boat and we could jump off the boat and just swim in the lake. They must've jumped off the boat a hundred times! A great day of memories and time with the family!

Soldier Field Tour

I'm a HUGE Bears fan, no secret there. But I've not had the opportunity to attend a Bears game since they renovated Soldier Field. So, we took a tour of the stadim and it was truly amazing. The only thing left from the original stadium was the colonades (pictured). Otherwise it looks like a spaceship landed between the columns. It's a state of the art stadium with a stunning view of the city and the lake.

Wrigley Field Rooftop Experience

Monday night, July 18th, Susan and I had a chance to attend a Wrigley Field rooftop to watch a Cubs game (or if you're a White Sox fan, to watch the Phillies). It was a special event from work that offered all you can eat dinner, drink, and dessert. They lost money on yours truly! It was a great experience...

Susan's Family Reunion

Susan's Dad's side of the family had a reunion this summer. It was extra special because of the amount of family members that were able to make it this year. It had been awhile since the Tollar side had a family reunion and it was a perfect day! The 1st picture is Susan's side of the family. The 2nd picture is just our family (minus Trey and Kole). And the 3rd picture is the entire Tollar side of the family...

Trey and Kole's Baseball Team

Trey (left) and Kole (right) are playing baseball this summer. Both are learning the eye / hand coordination required for baseball and picking up the game quickly. I'm so thankful they're playing. The other picture is one of my three sons. They adore "Baby Kaywub" as his sister calls him...