January 2009

The birds came out after we put up some feeders. Good thing as we have had alot of snow this month.

On the 9th, We all went with friends to the Texas Roadhouse followed by a Rockford Ice Hogs game. The Hogs won in an exciting game.

Danielle's birthday was this month. The BIG 14!

Some of Dani's friends joined us for a trip to Chicago.

We stayed at the Chicago Marriott. We had a great view but it was COLD. We did a little shopping followed by presents.

Then it was dinner time. We had a great meal at Buca di Beppo. The girls even helped out in the kitchen.

The next day we had a fun lunch at Ed Debeviks before some more shopping and home.

The birthday fun continued with some more friends over for a trip to Rockford and the mall. On the way home, we stopped for a Culver's custard cake.

On one of Cathy's early mornings, she captured a beautiful sunrise.

We close out the month with the Youth Ensembel singing at church. They sang on their own and with the full choir.

Dani added something different with the sounds of the steel pan.