August 2008: As the Summer Comes to an End

Well, the summer is over and Mom is back to school, Ryan is back at Ms. Heather's having fun. Mom and Dad are looking foward to a slowing down a little bit. We looked at our calendar and realized that we have had something going every weekend since the middle of March! Here are some cute pictures that really didn't fit in another category. Enjoy and happy fall!


I want to be like Grandpa and take my shoes off and wear his!

A little artist rubbed off on me while Aunt Michelle was here!

While driving in his car Ryan spotted a bug! Better get out and take a closer look!

Ryan loves his Uncle Tim!

August 2008: The Arrival of Nathan William Schroers

Nathan William Schroers is here!!! We are so excited for our cousins! He arrived Aug 27th at 12:32am, weighing in at 6lbs11oz and 18inches long.

Ginger had a great and VERY fast labor/birth! Her water broke at 9:30pm on the 26th and luckily she happened to be at Hinsdale Hospital where she was going to delivery! She had just ended teaching Lamaze class - too funny! 3 hours later and only 15mins of it was pushing Nathan was born!!
Congratulations the Mike, Ginger and Matthew!

August 2008: Aunt Linda Turns 60!

The end of August brought Aunt Linda's birthday. This year she turned 60! And in those 60 years she has never treated herself to an afternoon at the spa so we did! Mom, Ginger, Lisa and Grandma Letts took Aunt Linda to the spa for a relaxing leg treatment. It was wonderful Ginger brought cheese, crackers, strawberries and wine. She was also having a few contractions! So while the ladies were at the spa what were the boys doing? Playing of course. Matthew and Ryan kept all the men quite busy playing in the kiddie pool, with the car and scooter and the slide. After the spa we went to Aunt Linda's to meet up with the men for a great BBQ!

August 2008: Uncle Greg, Uncle Jeff and Golf!

The middle of August brought a visit from Uncle Greg and Uncle Jeff. While they were here they enjoyed lots and lots of golf! Ryan loved being tickled by Uncle Jeff! During their visit Dad hosted his annual Foxford Hills Golf Outing. What great fun! This year Justin (Nickolas's dad) golfed in the outing so after golf Nickolas and his mom came to the BBQ after. Look at Ryan and Nickolas eating strawberries on Grandma's new floor!

August 2008: Ryan Still Loves the Park and Outdoors

In August we continued to go to "Play at the Park" and meet up with our friends from the mom's group. Here a just a few shots I got of Ryan. It's hard to chase a 1 year old and take pictures!

August 2008: A visit from Aunt Michelle

The beginning of August brought a visit from Aunt Michelle! She came in from Denver to visit and attend her 10 year high school reunion. The week Aunt Michelle came also happened to be the same week that Grandma and Grandpa Letts' new hardwood floors were being varnished. The Dixon house was full of guests and a lot of fun. On Thursday the 7th the girls had an afternoon out. Aunt Michelle, Mom, Grandma Letts and Kim (Uncle Tim's Girlfriend) went for lunch and then relaxed at the spa. Aunt Michelle spent some time helping Mom and Dad update the house with some new decorations and suggestions for paint colors (now all we need is time to paint). She helped us complete the office. It has new paint, art and a whole new elegant look! Unfortunately, our visit was short and Aunt Michelle headed back to Denver on August 11th :( Even sadder Mom didn't get any pictures of Aunt Michelle and Ryan. Mom did get this one of Ryan at Trader Joe's!