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Making family traditions

Posted by Amy on November 14, 2008

hailey_pumpkins Making family traditions

I love making memories and traditions, especially when it has to do with my family.

Each year, for the past three years, we have taken a picture of Hailey on Halloween sitting with a pumpkin. Each year, on the pumpkin, we paint one of the letters of her name. For example, since Hailey’s birthday is the week before Halloween, we paint the next letter of her name on a pumpkin. We’ve been doing this since she was born. She came home from the hospital on the night before Halloween in 2005. It’s a fun way to document the years and watch your children grow. I got this idea from a friend of mine, who does this with her children.

You could do this any time of year, really. Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, you name it. The most important thing is that you’re capturing an image of your child and creating a tradition.

babyhailey_pumpkin Making family traditions

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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Posted by Amy on November 7, 2008

oneworld_onesky One World, One Sky: Big Birds Adventure

We paid a visit to Chicago’s Adler Planetarium to check out their brand new show, “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” and were nothing short of impressed.

img_4376 One World, One Sky: Big Birds Adventure

We were invited to attend opening weekend and there was already a crowd lined up at the door to see the new show and to meet Elmo.  Elmo was a lot bigger in person.

This was our first time visiting the Planetarium together.  The line moved swiftly and soon we were in the Definiti Space Theater in our seats and waiting for the show to begin.  The theater is dome-shaped and provides a 360 degree view.

The new Sesame Street show was incredible.  The kids (and adults) in the audience were mesmerized by the huge, starry virtual sky surrounding them and the Sesame Street characters; Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu (from China) were a plus, too.  This is a fun, informative production that gives kids an insight into the big sky that surrounds us.

After the show, the kids were invited to participate in some hands-on activities that our toddler fully enjoyed.

So, if you’re in town, we recommend checking out this brand new show.  It’s big fun for the whole family.

The Adler Planetarium is located on Lake Shore Drive, on the Museum Campus, just north of Soldier Field.  One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure runs daily and on weekends.  You can view the schedule HERE.

img_4382 One World, One Sky: Big Birds Adventure

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American Baby Faire - Part 2

Posted by Amy on November 7, 2008

Here is part 2 of our visit to the American Baby Faire in Schaumburg, IL.  Sarah from What to do, Poopsy Woo? and I chat with the following exhibitors:

  • clek (booster seats)

Watch for Part 3 coming soon…

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American Baby Faire - Part 1

Posted by Amy on November 2, 2008

The American Baby Faire is in Schaumburg, Illinois this weekend. Mothers-in-waiting and new moms, this show is a must-see for you! Take a sneak peak at our video of some of the exhibitors:

In this video:

  • Interview with Amy: Local Chicago mom

Part 2 of our video coming soon