Bry's New Job!!!

Well, it's official. I began a brand new job today. I'm the Director of Business Development for a company called Crossbridge Solutions in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Pictured is the office building (we're on the 2nd floor) and my office (yet to be decorated). I am truly blessed with this job. I have an excellent salary with an opportunity for my work to be rewarded with bonuses. This is truly a God send. The only challenge is the commute in Chicago rush hour traffic but once I'm officially trained, I'll be able to work from home two days a week which will be huge. I was brought up with the quote, "God is seldom early but never late." We were literally down to the wire on needing for me to go back to work and God blessed me with an incredible job at just the right timing. Susan and I learned that God truly provides in His timing and in His way. We're so grateful for His blessing in our lives in such a tangible way...

Did You Hear About Susan? She's...

Can you say 17 weeks pregnant? Yes, baby number two will be making his or her presence around 11.12.10. Kaitlyn Grace has no idea how life is going to change in the coming months! The boys are really excited and have "their idea" of what the baby's name should be. It's Jorge or Jorgina. No questions asked. My wife is smokin' hot four months into pregnancy. Oh, behave!

Susan's Home for the Summer

FINALLY! Susan's forever school year with her challenging 2nd grade class has come to an end. This past Wednesday was her last day of the year. It was either the end of the school year of Susan's sanity. She could NOT be more relieved to see this year come and go. Last year was the best class she's ever had which she needed with being pregnant. And this year was the most difficult class of her teaching career.

Now, Susan can be home with my other blonde hair, blue-eyed bomb shell for the entire summer. Little Gracie is SO excited to have her Mommy home all the time now. Daddy sure doesn't mind having her around all the time too...

Boys Swimming at the Neighbor's Pool

Day at the Beach in Chicago

We took the boys to the city (Chicago) on a gorgeous Memorial Day weekend. We rode our bikes along the lakefront for miles and went to the free downtown Lincoln Park Zoo. The boys had never been to the zoo yet so they were amazed at the animals. We then went back swimming on the beach. This was the first time the baby had a chance to run and play in this big of a sandbox. It was a memorable day for all of us!

Firestation Visit

One weekend our town had a special event that featured firetrucks, ambulances, etc. but when we came back on our bikes all of the vehicles were pulling away. The look on the boys' faces were one of shock and disappointment. They couldn't believe it. So... Dad had to think quick on his his feet (or in this case his bike) and we took a bike ride to the firestation. I found a fireman and let him know of my situation and they were incredibly gracious. Instead of the boys just getting a chance to see the trucks, they gave him the million dollar tour. The boys were able to climb in the trucks, play with the hoses, try on the firewear (pictured), and see the living quarters of the fireman. It ended up being a better day than we could've ever planned.

Gracie's First Apple

One day, Gracie pulled an apple out of Susan's lunchbox from school and just stuck it right in her mouth. She carried it around all evening and had no desire to part with it at any point. We thought it was funny and recorded it...