August update

It has been a busy two weeks for the Cox family (OK several months, but we haven't kept up with our posts like we should).


Will started pre-school at Lourdes Catholic last week! 

It was a rough few days start with tears at each drop-off and even during dinner. "I don't wanna go to school" was a mantra for a while.

I'm ready for school!

All that seemed to change on Friday, Will's 4th birthday. He got to choose a treat to take to school. Megan was so happy he chose her chocolate white-chip cookies to take to his class. Will was so excited to get to school and share his birthday treats, he didn't cry or bat an eye, even in the face of a torrential downpour and loud thunderclaps during drop-off.

Monday was hard on us, but once he arrived at school, Mrs. Gustofson (his teacher) reported no tears or issues. It seems we've rounded a corner.


Meanwhile, Nora started walking two days ago!!

Let me Go, I can walk now!

She gets up and toddles for up to 6-7 steps and is so proud! Megan and I both noted that she tries to grab the floor with her toes as she walks, must be my monkey toe gene presenting itself.

We're just waiting for her to solidify her balance, then watch out! She's already starting to print off entry forms for various 5k races.












Other interesting things of note:

Thanks for the Breakfast guys!

A deer has been raiding the seeds in our bird feeder. I've caught it once or twice, but this week the doe and her two fawns came right up during family breakfast. It was such a treat watching the deer eat and the kids got a kick out of it.

Looking Good 414...we'll miss you

We put our Chicago condo up on the market and sold it in 5 days (Thanks to us having it painted and professionally staged....oh and our awesome Realtor Lynn Weekley!)  We are through the inspection and attorney review period and just waiting on closing (slated for 9/15). From there we'll be free to start looking to put down roots in the QCA.




I got it in my head to make a super-hero themed set of bags (or cornhole) for Will for his birthday. I got them almost done (just need to put polyurethane on them) in time for his special day and he is excited to play...of course it's been super hot or rainy every day since.


Mommo (Mary O'Connell) celebrates 20 years cancer free!

The family had a reunion of sorts to celebrate this momentous occasion at a vacation home outside of Dubuque. It was actually in the bustling metropolis of Durango, IA. This town is so small, the 22 of us at the party doubled the population.

Gee What are the O'Connells doing? Breaking into song....Nahhh, not them

There was a wonderful surprise brunch (expertly organized by Megan) at the Dubuque Arboretum and then lots of fun and frivolity at the vacation house including fires, football (for the kids) and of course yummy food. Will and Sam both had birthday cakes (Chocolate construction for will and Ice cream for Sam) and much fun was had by all.


And of course, some random photos:

I'm so excited...plus CAKE!

I'm BATMAN!!!

Oh yeah? Spidey's here too

Family Movie day

      

Love love!

We love Navy Pier's Ferris Wheel!