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

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Halloween – Things 1 through 3

Halloween – Things 1 through 3

By on November 1, 2009 in Photo Post with 0 Comments

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Just 4 More Weeks from Today!

Just 4 More Weeks from Today!

By on October 30, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

It’s probably no surprise to anybody that women do not usually feel like they “look their best” once they’re coming down the final stretch of their pregnancy. They’re tired with lots of mysterious unexpected pains, and usually have trouble getting a good nights sleep. So, they’re not usually that open to the question, “Hey, can […]

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35 Week Ultrasound Today

35 Week Ultrasound Today

By on October 29, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

This morning we had our 35 week ultrasound, and all checked out perfectly. The baby is now 5 lbs 12 ounces, head is down and all of the body measurements were normal. The baby is also moving a lot more as time goes on. Brenda said a lot more then with the twins (probably because […]

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First Day of Pre-School

First Day of Pre-School

By on October 21, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Brenda and I were both excited and nervous to take the boys to their first day of school. It seems like just yesterday they couldn’t even hold their own bottle and now they’re going to school 3 days a week for full days. We thought maybe they would cry when we left, but they did […]

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Good Times at the Pumpkin Patch

Good Times at the Pumpkin Patch

By on October 19, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

. This past Saturday we didn’t know what to do with the boys. The weather wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great. We had spent the previous weekend at the mall since the weather was so nasty, but didn’t feel like being indoors again. So while we were all at breakfast (our Saturday tradition now after […]

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Super Nanny Maria, One Door Closes & Another Opens

Super Nanny Maria, One Door Closes & Another Opens

By on October 15, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

It was just over a year ago that we were, on very short notice, in need of a new Nanny after having one that just didn’t work out after only 2 weeks on the job, and another one before her that quit with no notice. This was one of those times that when you look […]

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Fire Station Open House

Fire Station Open House

By on October 13, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

This past weekend we took the boys to the local Wheaton Fire Station #1 for their annual open house. I have to admit, while the initial idea was to take them, I really looked forward to it as well. I think the last time I was at a Fire House was in 3rd grade when […]

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Sweet Home Chicago, for 18 Years

Sweet Home Chicago, for 18 Years

By on October 11, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

It’s hard to believe it, but this month makes 18 years that I’ve lived in Chicago. I’m always reminded of the anniversary because every year they hold the Chicago Marathon, which took place of of the first weekends after I moved here. This years race was today. While I can’t remember what I did yesterday, […]

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Better Health Starts Today

Better Health Starts Today

By on September 17, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post, Web Link with 0 Comments

It’s not about losing weight (well, not totally) and it’s not really a diet, it’s about living longer and being healthy in my later years. It’s about changing the way I eat as part of my lifestyle. What you eat and the amount of your daily physical activity play a huge role in how well […]

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Weekend Photos from Millennium Park

Weekend Photos from Millennium Park

By on September 14, 2009 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

We had an awesome day downtown with the boys. The weather was great, and love him or hate him Mayor Daily sure knows how to create a beautiful public park. There’s always something to do down there, even with our little guys. Here are a few photos, and the rest are on SmugMug.

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