The Morano's

The Morano's
Doug, Emma, Sue and Evan

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Vacation, Woo Hoo!

We have just returned from a much needed and enjoyed vacation.

First we went to San Marcos, Texas (close to Austin) to visit our good friends Mary and Paul and their family. We had an awesome time as always when visiting them. The kids were thrilled to go somewhere we didn't have to wear a coat after our super cold winter. We celebrated Doug's and my birthday while in Texas.
Here are some pictures from this portion of our trip....

Emma and our Godson Mason who is now 12

Emma posing in the sun


Watching the Superbowl with "Uncle Paul". Evan found a new pig to love when visiting. Our dog Devan ate his shortly before we left and he was very upset without him.

The next stop was in Phoenix to visit with Doug's parents. We had such a nice visit that no one wanted to leave. It didn't help to realize it wouldn't be until June before we would have weather like we were enjoying while we were there. We just loved hang out by the pool but didn't remember to bring the camera one day. We celebrated our 2nd Gotcha Day with Evan and Grammy Rita's birthday (she asked me not to post which one) :)
Here are some pictures from Phoenix....
Emma and Grandpa making breakfast. She couldn't wait to do this.

Playing at the park and having so much fun

Emma, Grammy, Evan and Grandpa at the Park.

Happy 2nd Gotcha Day Evan. We love you!! Not really wanting to start the day.



Emma and Evan really do love and enjoy eachothers company. I am so glad that they do.


Happy Birthday Grammy Rita. This is the cake that Emma planned and she made with Grandpa. We had to suffer by sitting on the patio in the beautiful sunshine.

We are leaving behind the sunshine and palm trees.
As you can see Emma is sad and doesn't want to leave.

The fourth and final plane ride. Soon we will be home.....

Monday, January 26, 2009

Happy New Year! The Year of the Ox.



May you all have a properous new year filled with love and good health, too.


Saturday, January 24, 2009

What do you do when you are bored?



As you can tell, Evan has been very bored in his room in the morning before we check on him. I guess we will be redecorating his room this spring/summer. I am thinking no border. :)

Thursday, January 15, 2009

South Elgin - Illinois Weather Forecast on Yahoo! Weather

South Elgin - Illinois Weather Forecast on Yahoo! Weather: "Current conditions as of 6:52 pm CST

Fair
Feels Like:-13°
Barometer:30.63 in and steady
Humidity:62%
Visibility:10 mi
Dewpoint:-22°
Wind:SW 6 mph
Sunrise:7:19 am
Sunset:4:47 pm
-14°High: -2° Low: -24°

BRRRRRR!


Boy is it cold today and it will only get colder overnight. It is currently -14 and going down to -24 and that is not counting the windchill. Think warm thoughts for us.


Saturday, January 10, 2009

Zoo Lights

Forgot to post the pictures from the day I took the kids to zoo lights at the Brookfield zoo over the winter break. We had an aweseome time.







Got Snow?

Boy do we got snow! I am so very tired of snow. The past two winters have been brutal with the amount of snowfall that we have been getting. Since yesterday we have gotten about 8" to 10" of snow and it is still snowing. Spring cannot come to soon for me.




Can all of you warm weather friends send some of the warmth this way?