The ongoing blog of the Tomchak family, in Wheaton IL USA

Why We Don’t Take Many Family Photos

Why We Don’t Take Many Family Photos

By on May 12, 2011 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

This is pretty typical of what it’s like when we try to take any kind of planned photo at all with the kids. Running and chasing them with the camera is fine, but try to get them to sit with you and just give up. These photos are from Mothers day and the rest are […]

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Madison’s First Communion

Madison’s First Communion

By on May 10, 2011 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

I had the great privilege of being the official photographer (as in “hey sister, want me to take some photos today?”) of my niece and goddaughter Madison. I’m used to taking photos of our kids all the time, but it was nice to have somebody that takes direction and can actually hold a pose if […]

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Four New Shoes

Four New Shoes

By on May 4, 2011 in HDR, iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

After 5 years, the Prius is finally paid off, and to celebrate I decided to buy it a new pair of shoes. Well, maybe not so much to celebrate the payoff but more because the tires were so bald that I would practice drifting on a regular basis on the way home. I was actually […]

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New Book:  Bossypants by Tina Fey

New Book: Bossypants by Tina Fey

By on May 3, 2011 in Book with 0 Comments

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Easter Breakfast

Easter Breakfast

By on April 24, 2011 in iPhone, Photo Post with 0 Comments

Happy Easter!

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I Don’t Mind What Happens

I Don’t Mind What Happens

By on April 15, 2011 in Audio, Book with 0 Comments

As I’ve talked about a few times now, I have been re-reading a book by Eckhart Tolle called “A New Earth”. It’s such a powerful book and it amazes me that I still get something out of it even on my 4th read of it. I read (listened) to a part of the book today […]

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New Wheels for 2011

New Wheels for 2011

By on April 9, 2011 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

While the Radio Flyer Red Wagon we’ve been using has served us well, it has slowly been becoming a tight fit with the boys. Not only do they almost not fit anymore, but there’s no extra room to carry the diaper bag or snacks. So, enter the new “Tractor Wagon” (this is what Andrew calls […]

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Negotiating for Molly The Train

Negotiating for Molly The Train

By on April 8, 2011 in iPhone, Photo Post with 0 Comments

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My Princess

My Princess

By on March 30, 2011 in HDR, iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

What could be more satisfying than having my baby girl fall asleep all snuggled up on my lap. Location:Home

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Repeat Book: A New Earth, by Eckhart Tollee

Repeat Book: A New Earth, by Eckhart Tollee

By on March 28, 2011 in Book with 0 Comments

This will be my 4th time reading this book. Over the last few years I’ve gotten into the habit of reading it every spring as a way to refocus and reorient my life. It has become my spring time morning run book. While haven’t actually started running in the morning yet, I plan to this […]

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