Button, Button, whose got the Buttons?

Me; 10 Little Buttons, 5 moms, 1 van = priceless.

Last Friday, we all decided to take advantage of FREE DAYS at the Chicago Field museum. I thought the kids would be bored with it but I realized it really was just a "stuffed" zoo - so it turned out to be pretty great - all the animals were out, and you didn't have to squint to see them - so in a way I guess you could say it was better than the zoo (but I still prefer the real thing.) I took my parents 15 passenger van and somehow loaded it FULL with not a seat to spare. I don't know how we did it but it sure makes for an affordable trip - a day downtown with gas and parking cost us all (the moms) $6. What a deal if you ask me. 

Hug Me

... Ok!

A Warm Day in FEBRUARY?

Naturally, we went to the park next to the unfrozen lake.

My Best Buddy

Uncle Geoff.

Genevieve loves spending time with Uncle Geoff. Why? Well, it might be because he does crazy things that her mommy would never think of doing. Like - dumping out the paper from the paper shredder and rolling around in it.  No, wait, let's bury each other in the shredded paper. Or we could stuff our shirts with the paper and pretend to be really fat and lumpy. Either way, shredded paper equals loads of fun (when your with Uncle Geoff.) I guess that's why we love him.

Playtime: 101

Genevieve shows Adeline how it's done.

Stayin' Alive

Genevieve takes her first dance lesson with her new instructor, Susan.

mmm... Ramen!

Beauty Sleep?

   

Naptime is more fun when it's UNDER the bed.

Light as a Feather...

Stiff as a board.

Geek to Chic

Why every man loves sweaters.

ils sont magnifiques!

They may be short and stubby, but Erin's little fingers make some of the most amazing creations.

Odyssey Fun World.

Brookfield Zoo

You are what you eat.

This is especially true if you're a cannibal—which we aren't...we just prepare the food.

Happy Days

Adeline started sleeping through the night. 

Her expression sums up the feelings of her parents.

Daddy Jungle Gym

Who needs the monkey bars when you got Dad?

Vievie-Lu-Who

Genevieve nailed the auditions and won the role of Cindy-Lu-Who. 

We're all very proud but the late night rehearsals are starting to get old.

Bobble Head's Delight

Sorry, if you want to see it you'll just have to be a bobble head too.

Biker Chicks

Next years Christmas requests are in....

Matching Leather Chaps.

Beware: Frog's Breath

The caterpillar didn't stand a chance.

We warned Genevieve not to get too close... oh well.

Rakozy's? I'd say so...

Rakozy 1: Genevieve Lydia                                                              

Rakozy 2: Adeline Grace                                                                                                          

...It's all in the nose.

Completely Enamored

Can you blame her?

Adeline Grace Rakozy

Weighing in a 6 pounds 15 ounces, Adeline Grace Rakozy was born November 21st, 2009.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New year! Hope you all are doing wonderful. I realize it's been awhile since I've blog–life's been busy—but hopefully this new year you'll be seeing more posts from us (it's one of our many resolutions). In the meantime, please enjoy our musical rendition of Silent Night.

 

Genevieve Rakozy: Harmonica & Vocals

Ben Rakozy: Guitar & classy hair-do

Beth Rakozy: Videographer & Tour Manager

Adeline Rakozy: Groupie

Hello AC.

The other day I was able to spend the whole day with Genevieve. I gotta admit, as tiring as she can be it feels great when she wraps her arms around your neck and puts her head on your shoulder. Beth's great with her, teaching her animal sounds and new words.

The other day we were watching the political conventions, whenever the republican logo appeared on screen Genevieve would make her elephant sound so of course we rewarded her with some peanuts.

Gweetar Lesson Numero Uno

I'll have her reading tab in no time.

Bear Attack

We told Genevieve not to feed the bears but she didn't listen. Kids can be so defiant at that age.

Pig o' war

Grass stains

Carnivore

Teething one year old + beef jerky = happy parents.