A way to save money

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Moving to Italy is expensive! Here's how we are going to save money: kids ride free in suitcases! :-)

Favorite Spot

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Norah had to sit in her favorite spot at the CBG one last time! Jacob got to try it, too!

Say "Trees!"

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Cousins on a bench in the English Garden

Trains!

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We took Jacob to the good ole Botanic Garden to see the plants and the trains!

Grandma and Suzy Q

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Susannah got to meet her grandparents! She made a good impression, I think!

Penguin alert!

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James' parents came to town along with our nephew Jacob. We went to the Shedd Aquarium and had a GREAT time. It was virtually empty, and the kids were able to explore lots of new things, including these cool penguin suits!

Grandpa and Oma

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Grandpa (looking so much smarter with these new glasses!) and Oma (looking smart AND beautiful) at the wedding.

+ ones

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Here we are with our "+ ones." Unfortunately, Nick's wife, Sunny, was sick that day! And Marco didn't bring anyone. What a good-looking crew nonetheless!

5 kids

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We recently went to Virginia to attend Chiara's cousin Tory's wedding to a beautiful girl named Tanya. It was a great time, but quite the whirlwind! The family band left Chicago EARLY on Friday morning, and went home on Sunday! Lots of driving, but the kids were superstars.

Anyway, all four of Chiara's siblings were also at the wedding! Photo op!!! We even did it without our mother yelling at us to do so!

Walk-a-thon

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Norah's school held a fundraising "walk-a-thon" where the kids had to walk around the track (the older ones do 5 miles!) and they have tons of fun activities, a picnic, etc. Here is Norah with some of her school friends.

Lots o'chins!

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Susannah's middle name should be "the scrumptious"--I just want to eat her up!

4 Months Old!

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Name: Susannah
Age: 4 months
Weight: 17 lbs!!!!
I like: sitting in the Bumbo seat, swatting at things, sucking on my hands, and watching Norah and Luca, and being tickled
I can: Stand up on Mommy and Daddy's laps, reach for toys and put them in my mouth, and sometimes replace my nuk!