Miss Meghan planned a surprise 21st birthday party for Erik. I had to keep him busy for a few hours while she got everything ready.... so the Hodge family tradition of going to the casino. Here he is at the slot machine.
And here he is at the party and the spread Meghan had for everyone.
Here is Erik and Miss Meghan... since his birthday is in December, the Christmas tree was already up.
We took him bowling on his actual birthday (the 12th):
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The girls
The girls and Erik
Birthday Cheesecake - Meghan bought the candles and thought she had a one - it turned out to be a seven!
Blowing out the candles while Holly looks on.
Later that month, Erik, Meghan, Bill and I went downtown on Main Street St. Charles:
The Clydesdales where there for a photo op
Erik and Meghan taking a break
One of the horse and buggy's that are available for hire
And then Tom came home with his girlfriend Ali and her daughter Eva for Yule:
Tom being Santa
We took off on Christmas Eve to my nephew's house in Central Illinois for the family Christmas:
Ali, Austen and my great Niece Shelby (seated)
Aubri
Aubri taking a selfie
Bill and I
My sister Cheri and I taking pictures of each other taking pictures
Tom, Eva and Shana
Yesterday, Tom and I took Ali and Eva to Downtown St Charles:
Check out the real bird sitting on top of the tree!
Tom, Ali and Eva pose for a pic in front of the tree.
Today we took them downtown to the Science Center:
Eva
Owls
Tom and Eva after we build the arch!
Another of Tom and Eva
Eva and Tom playing with the interactive floor. This is a very cool exibit where the floor changes scenes and will react when you step on it. This was water I think, and it would look like it splashed when you stepped on it.
Tom and Eva having a 'hair raising' experience!
And now you are caught up on 2013 so far. If I remember to get pictures on New Years Eve I'll post them later.
