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

6 Month Checkup (better late then never)

6 Month Checkup (better late then never)

By on July 28, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

This morning the boys had their 6 month checkup, although due to recent travels it’s actually closer to a 7 month checkup. Overall things went as expected, the boys are developing fine and health. The only unexpected news is that Andrew’s head is growing faster then average for his age. To make sure that everything […]

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Girls Night Out

Girls Night Out

By on July 26, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Brenda, her sisters, and niece Randi all went out tonight to see a band at a local festival. Before leaving they all came over to love on the boys and make them feel special.  And Dad was able to spend some quality time with the two crabby boys that didn’t want to sleep. 

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Home with Dad

By on July 26, 2008 in Video Post with 0 Comments

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Hello Cool Air, How we Missed You So

Hello Cool Air, How we Missed You So

By on July 24, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

After several days and way too much $$$, we have a new air conditioner, new furnace, new air cleaning system and whole house humidifier. Now if we can just have the washer and dryer fall apart it will be the PERFECT week!

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How do you say goodbye to an old friend?

How do you say goodbye to an old friend?

By on July 19, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

We may have only known him for the last 10 years, but 42 year old GE Air-conditioner (we called him Mr. Coolie) pushed out his last cold breath on Friday. Time of death is estimated at 7:39am.  Brenda is quoted as saying “Early that morning I heard a loud scream and crashing noise from the yard. […]

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Bath Time

By on July 19, 2008 in Video Post with 0 Comments

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Joel Osteen in Chicago

Joel Osteen in Chicago

By on July 18, 2008 in Text Post with 0 Comments

We purchased tickets a few months ago, but tonight we finally went to the Joel Osteen show in Chicago at the United Center. For those unfamiliar with him, he is head of a non-denominational ministry based in Huston Texas that my mom turned me onto over a year ago. Actually, she kept pestering me to […]

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iPhone – Now more distracting then before!

iPhone – Now more distracting then before!

By on July 16, 2008 in iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

So if it wasn’t enough that you could do web browsing, email, SMS Text Messaging, watch movies and listen to music, now with the new updated software you can do about 500 new things (if you so choose to do all 500 things that is). I have downloaded several free applications, as well as a […]

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Back Home – Michigan Photos

Back Home – Michigan Photos

By on July 14, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

We made much better time coming home then we did going to MI. Traveling at night seems to be the key, and I think we’ll be doing a lot more of it. They normally go to bed around 7pm, which is a great time to travel. No traffic, and no delays through the many constructions […]

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In Michigan for the Weekend

In Michigan for the Weekend

By on July 12, 2008 in iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Since we were unable to make the trip last weekend for the family reunion, we made a last minute decision to visit the family this weekend instead. We’re here until Sunday night when we’ll drive back starting at 8pm in hopes of making better time then we did coming into Detroit. Due to traffic and […]

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