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

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Sydney

Sydney

By on October 26, 2010 in iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Sydney after a nice long meal.

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Being A Big Nerd: Day 1

Being A Big Nerd: Day 1

By on October 26, 2010 in HDR, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

In a word… Wow. The first 2 hours of the class I was concerned that it may be a bit too basic for me. After all I had been reading a lot and what was covered I already knew. But that quickly changed and before I knew it I was having flashbacks to being in […]

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A Calling

A Calling

By on October 24, 2010 in Text Post, Travel with 0 Comments

Have you ever wanted to do something that you just felt was meant to be? Maybe something you’ve always wanted to try because it spoke to you in a way that nothing else did. Maybe it’s playing a sport or starting a new hobby. I think we all have at least one of those things […]

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Portable Entertainment System

Portable Entertainment System

By on October 24, 2010 in Text Post with 0 Comments

Another hour before boarding starts.

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Just Made The Cutoff!

Just Made The Cutoff!

By on October 24, 2010 in Text Post with 0 Comments

I hate the weight restrictions. Let’s go back to no limits on bags, no security, and metal eating utensils.

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Mommy’s Turn!

Mommy’s Turn!

By on October 22, 2010 in iPhone, Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

This is my first official blog post. Hooray for Brenda! I have always appreciated Tom’s dedication to posting the updates and play by play happenings of what is going on in our household. It is very nice for me to look at old posts and see how our lives are constantly changing. I know my […]

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Thomas Da Train

Thomas Da Train

By on October 20, 2010 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

It’s fun to see what things your kids become interested in as they grow up. At the age of 2, it’s pretty simple. Cars, Fire Trucks, and Trains. At least for Andrew. He is obsessed with them all, but Trains is probably in the lead right now. A few months back we took him and […]

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What Love Is…

What Love Is…

By on October 5, 2010 in Text Post with 0 Comments

This is a great quote to ponder… “Love isn’t just about feeling good. It’s about doing what you don’t want to do over and over again, if it needs to be done, for the sake of someone else. Love is really about self sacrifice.” – Meg Meeker, M.D., from the book “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters”.

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New Book: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know

New Book: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know

By on September 30, 2010 in Book, Text Post with 0 Comments

This book was recommended to me by my good friend Craig who has a daughter that’s around 4 years old. Thanks Craig!

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Transition Back Into Society

Transition Back Into Society

By on September 29, 2010 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Just like the prisons have a program to reintroduce reformed convicts into society, we have come up with our own version of a transition program for Brenda. Starting this November Brenda is returning to the work force as a freelance editor. But after 3+ years of not working outside of the house, she was feeling […]

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