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

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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IT’S A GIRL!

IT’S A GIRL!

By on September 28, 2009 in Text Post with 0 Comments

At least that’s what we’re hoping… but we’re still sticking to not knowing. I just wanted to get your attention. Actually we will be happy no matter what, our real focus is on just having a healthy baby. But the real news to report is that we have a birthday for this new little one. […]

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Oprah Season 24 Kick-Off

By on September 21, 2009 in Text Post, Video Post with 0 Comments

Just one more reason that I LOVE Chicago. I’ve traveled far and wide to some great cities, but always feel excited when I come home. While I grew up in Michigan, this is my home now. If you didn’t catch it, this is the open to the 24th season of Oprah. They shut down one […]

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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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Another great saturday downtown…

Another great saturday downtown…

By on September 12, 2009 in iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post, Twitter with 0 Comments

Another great saturday downtown with the boys. Not many days like this left, summer is nearly gone!

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