The McSchnit Family Unplugged

Summer Days...2

2011-08-22T12:42:00.000-05:00

if you look above Fae's head (and you are able to blow this up) you can see the Chicago skyline

some more summer fun. went to friends of ours (Phil and Tim) who have a house near Miller beach in Indiana.

ready for the beach

hunting Lion...

Summer Days...

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Summer fun at the Renaissance Fair.

A train to DC. fond farewell.

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we had an amazing time in DC and we hope to come back real soon.

where is that train...

there it is.

until next time...

A train to DC. part 4. Ice Cream

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hangin out in the kitchen

what's all this about?

wait for it...

waiiit for it...

ice cream?

wait, we're gonna make it?

yep.

yum

oops.

A train to DC. part 3. playing around and photo shoot

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off to swimming.

looking out at the water.

taking a break in the shade

what could make this more ridiculous?

yep...that did it.

Lenora learning some tricks

TA-Da!

playground fun.

getting ready for the photo shoot.

just adorable

A train to DC. part 2 - the zoo

2011-08-02T15:21:00.000-05:00

A quick look at the wonderful day we shared at the DC zoo.


my girls


Someone wasn't too sure about Uncle Karl at first


didn't take long though

I don't know...it was really hot out!

Ainsley showing off her tongue after an icy treat.


not to be outdone...


and, down for the count!

A train to DC. part 1

2011-08-01T13:19:00.000-05:00

In July we took the Amtrak (for the first time) to DC to visit Uncle Karl, Aunt Melissa, Ainsley, and Dagny. We had such a wonderful time and look forward to the next time!

looking out the window while eating some dinner...chillin.

fun at the zoo...

...and the park!

Lenora (who has learned to pose quite well)

2011-07-13T11:24:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the annual planting of our Annuals...and some Perennials

The girls getting their own pots.

2011-07-08T12:18:00.000-05:00

This summer we went to visit friends who have a wonderful place in Michigan. The girls loved the trees, the tire swing, and the chickens!

yep...that's me being a mule.

loving the swing.

longing for those chickens.

a little peek from our Faery

2011-07-04T10:52:00.000-05:00

For a few years now Faelyn has been taking swim lessons...she is doing great! and is now in level 3.

Happy Birthday Faelyn!

2011-06-26T13:13:00.000-05:00

Faelyn is 5! And she is awesome!(we currently are having issues locating the rest of the photos. We hope to have them soon)

Faelyn's graduation

2011-06-22T12:00:00.000-05:00

We have survived our first Graduation!
...barely.

In June Faelyn had her preschool graduation and we could not have been more proud of our Fae.

2011-06-21T12:32:00.000-05:00

Lenora definitely has this talking on a phone thing down!

my favorite!!!

be well.

2011-06-02T12:21:00.002-05:00

Lenora's first day of School!

Right after she turned 2 she began at Toddler Town (where Fae currently attends)
She took it better than we did.

found the dolls right away

her big sister showing her around.

and so it begins.

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Happy Birthday Lenora!!

On May 6th our Nora turned 2...and she is as cute and amazing as ever...come on by- check it out!

For her birthday we went to a kite festival (yes, they have them...jealous?)
It was a bit rainy but we had a wonderful time watching all of the kites in the air.

Lenora was very happy to see them all.

Fae seemed to enjoy running all over instead of actual kite flying

we were also lucky to be joined by the Rivera family. Stef and Dale working on their own kites.

then...CUPCAKES!

Eva Rae seems to be contemplating the cupcake...

Nora checking in on Lorenzo

the Dragon, once again, proved to be difficult...

Yay kites!

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Fae...being a leopard

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Yay! Bowling!

Took the girls bowling for the first time. Pretty awesome. enjoy!

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Easter. part 2. Egg hunt Chaos

The afternoon was spent at another Easter egg hunt...and it was BUSY

Game faces on.

and it begins.

Fae holds up her trophies high

Nora was content with other things

Then it was time to zen on the beach

be well. live well. and we'll chat soon.

2011-05-09T15:26:00.004-05:00

Happy Easter. part 1

Enjoyed a wonderful and busy day finding and coloring eggs, going to the park, and just being cute.

Nora with her prize!

Fae decides to make her basket an accessory

The girls exploring the world of coloring eggs.

Not quite Nora.

Posing with their Easter outfits.

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just adorable

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Welcome to the Children's Museum!

Fae and Nora "playin it safe"

The girls making their own crowns

yes...that's a stuffed goat.

"what?"

having fun with raincoats!

Fae really didn't want to get wet...

Oma watching the carnage in the build your own fort room.

"what?"

proud of our creation

NO Lollygagging! (what Faelyn chose to write in her fort)

Posing with our cool Goggles. FIERCE!

Mom and Nora being...serious.

The end of a wonderful day.

2011-04-23T16:53:00.002-05:00

ZOMBIE BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!

2011-04-23T16:43:00.002-05:00

In late March, early April we had a wonderful visit from Oma. We had a great time and although it was almost a month. we miss you and want you to come back soon!

Here we are at the museum. enjoy!

Nora learning about sounds on some wooden frogs.

and Dad teaching Fae how to use a thumb piano.

they also had an exhibit about horses and we took turns trying out saddles.
they are both naturals!

learning how to "mosey." Grandpa would have been proud.

2011-04-23T16:41:00.001-05:00

Who wants to go to Target?

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School talent show!

Fae's school had a talent show. Fae's talent was to be a super fast kitty who can also play the harmonica

2011-04-23T14:42:00.002-05:00

In January we were very happy to have Katie Na and Sam come stay with us for a bit...we miss them bunches!!

Nora could not get enough of Sam...

Fae being a Faery cat

with her Katie Na

and then being a proper princess

come back soon guys!

2011-04-23T14:31:00.005-05:00

Christmas 2011

We were very fortunate to have everyone healthy and in great spirits.
the girls were very very very very excited this year!

A new kitty hat for Faelyn.

this face sums up the entire morning!

or this one. CANDY!!!!

A new train.

a new bike!

Lenora taking her time with her stocking.

we could have just got them wrapping paper...

2011-04-23T14:23:00.002-05:00

And now for some cute pics....

chillin in the rocker

playing with our friend Ben.

grins all around

except for when Fae is "serious"

where's Nora?

There she IS!! (she can play this all day)

some good ole fashioned crafts

2011-04-23T14:17:00.005-05:00

School Pics for Faelyn!

if only she would smile for us this easily...

2010-12-23T13:10:00.003-06:00

Surprise visit from the Meck/Schnitger family!!

we had such a wonderful time and miss them already. One of the many things we did was find a magical place called Pump It Up...

Nora chillin with a book at the hotel

a bit tired after swimming.

The girls!

and the fun shot...(Ainsley chose not to do a funny face in any of the 12 that were taken)

The look on my face is exhaustion!

2010-12-23T12:43:00.000-06:00

OMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oma came for a visit. miss you already!

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Fae and Nora being Awesome!

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Yay wintertime! Having fun at The Botanic Gardens.

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Halloween 2010

Had a great time this year. enjoying the zoo and some trick or treating.

He was unwilling to share

2010-12-23T11:53:00.003-06:00

The Louden wedding, part 2

full of cake...yum

2010-10-30T11:44:00.001-05:00

Katie and Sam's wedding. part 1

In September we had the honor of participating in our good friend Katie's wedding. Went all the way to Spokane and had a wonderful time. part one is cute pics of the girls at a park the day before. enjoy!

Fae swinging with her bestest Katie na

learning from Sam how to make bread

2010-10-18T14:45:00.002-05:00

A little while ago we took a family trip to go Apple pickin' - pretty awesomely cute things happened.

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cute. at the park.

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Faelyn got a bike!
and she amazingly took to it very well.

She "loves her new bike my Daddy!"

getting some pointers from Grandmama

I swear this is her first time on the bike!

2010-09-10T14:11:00.003-05:00

Oh August...you went away too soon. it was an exciting month. we had a wonderful visit from Gma (already miss you).
Lenora continues to make leaps and bounds in her development and is 34 inches and weighs 34 lbs. She is putting two words together and has decided that she can do whatever her big sister can do...sometimes with the end results being "hurty"

Fae is also amazing. she has sprouted to 41 inches tall (very tall) and weighs 36lbs. She has started her level 2 swimming lessons and is getting really good at her letters. She can write her name...she is also able to sight read a few words...and has dancey pants.

enjoy some cute park pics...

Nora knows what she wants

Gma being the bubble maker

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Faelyn being "glamorous"

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This year was the very first year the girls have ever seen fireworks! needless to say they were very impressed.

Fae also took this opportunity to play in the sand

Grandmama pointing things out to Nora

An excited Fae lights up a glow-stick

2010-08-14T12:42:00.002-05:00

Summertime...and it has been HOT! good thing the girls love being poolside
Enjoy!

hanging out with Uncle Esteban

Lenora reminding us that we must all hydrate

2010-07-16T20:55:00.002-05:00

Happy 4th Birthday Faelyn!

2010-07-01T13:06:00.001-05:00

Do you have tickets?

2010-07-01T11:48:00.004-05:00

Superzoo picnic

Every year the Lincoln Park Zoo has a picnic...where they open up the zoo after hours for members...we had such a wonderful time.

on the train.

Daddy and Nora with Elmo...yes, it was kinda weird and creepy.

Fae turning into a pink kitty!

Lenora riding the carousel for the first time!

no surprise that it was a Panda

RAWR

2010-07-01T11:40:00.002-05:00

It has been a busy few months for us! Let's catch up.

A little while ago we went to a local Arboretum and the girls really enjoyed all the beauty...plus they got to dress up with Fairy wings.

2010-05-19T14:35:00.003-05:00

Lenora is 1and she is 33 inches tall, weighs 33lbs. is walking! up to 20-30 steps at a time and really, really enjoys walking. very verbal...almost always happy.

below are some adorable pics from her very Pandastic party.

in her party dress with Grandmama

Her cake.

her very own piece

Faelyn "helping" Lenora unwrap some gifts

although Lenora seems very content with the tissue paper...

Here comes the cake!!

and Viola!

It was a wonderful day. be well.

2010-05-06T12:37:00.002-05:00

A little while ago we had visitors. Aunt Amanda and Cousin Conner came for a visit. Fun happened!

Snack time

paging Dr. Pegasus...your 2 o'clock is here...

playground time.

peekaboo!

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Lenora is a climbing fool...our little mountain goat! (although as I post these she has already taken her first steps- hopefully those will come soon) Love to all!

2010-05-04T12:14:00.001-05:00

A bit late but...Happy Easter!

Yay! more candy!!

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A little while ago we had a wonderful day at the Chicago Children's Museum. enjoy.

Some fun pictures of Faelyn at the playground...

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Lenora having a bit of fun!

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Lenora being awfully cute!

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Some time with Gma!

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In January we also got a visit from Katie Na. Everyone had a wonderful time and Fae is missing you!!

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Lenora is having a wonderful time growing and learning.
Here are the Stats! She is 9 months old (as of February 6th) 34 inches long and 30.5 lbs. You should know that at 3 1/2, Faelyn is 40 inches tall and weighing roughly 34 lbs.

Lenora is already on her way to walking. spent a short time crawling and is now on to walking while holding onto things. She is the happiest baby ever.

I should warn you the video is a bit lengthy...but worth it

2010-03-01T19:38:00.003-06:00

Hello all...it has been awhile and a lot has happened...without further ado.

Behold the Magic of Chuck E. Cheese!

Fae enjoying the rides with her new friend McKenzie

Lenora enjoying her lunch

Uncle Karl showing Fae the ropes

getting some driving and riding in

2009-12-24T21:14:00.000-06:00

Holiday photos

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Faelyn's first set of school photos!

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Get ready for some cute.

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Faelyn had a great time on Halloween and can't wait to do it again.

As her scary Dinosaur.

going to as many houses as possible. (with Daddy)

(Grand mama)

and Mommy

and now the LOOT!

took her time picking just one!

2009-10-31T11:43:00.001-05:00

Happy Halloween!!

2009-10-28T16:20:00.003-05:00

Some more fun photos of the girls. This time at the park.

Lenora getting the hang of a swing

And Fae being...well Fae.

be well. next stop. Halloween pics.

2009-10-28T16:13:00.002-05:00

It's Pumpkin Time!

you have no idea how long this took.

she also had to pick Nora's

Doing some decorating

2009-10-28T12:18:00.005-05:00

Who likes random photos? I hope it's you...

fun at the Zoo.

the girls hanging out

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A few weeks ago we met with an old friend and her son.

hanging out on the floor

Lawson being adorable.

Faelyn being as safe as ever.

We had a wonderful day Missy and Lawson!!

2009-10-28T12:06:00.003-05:00

I mean how cute can one child be?

Peace out!

2009-10-28T11:53:00.002-05:00

Hey people. It has been awhile and a lot has happened. Faelyn has enjoyed her Summer and is eagerly awaiting Fall and Winter. Lenora continues to grow and learn.

Gma helping Fae feed goats

a one of her new favorite things. PONYS!

And her other favorite thing. The "bouncy bounce"

and enjoying some new found freedom in driving

2009-09-07T11:31:00.004-05:00

And for those of you who just like cute pictures!!

Some time with just Sisters

and a hug for her Aunt Janet

2009-09-07T11:27:00.001-05:00

Recently Faelyn began preschool. It was a rocky first few days (for us) but she loves it.

that morning...

right outside.

but it didn't take her long to acclimate

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Lenora! she has stats...

she is 21 lbs.
she is 25 inches long
her head is 16 1/2

she is alert and tracking very well. She is loving tummy time and holds her head up nice and strong. she is also doing very well in sitting and staying up. she has many faces...see below and enjoy

2009-07-24T13:41:00.005-05:00

Adorable vid of Fae enjoying her keyboard/microphone. Not sure whether I should thank Aunt Ali for this gift or not though...

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more NC.

2009-07-24T13:28:00.002-05:00

As mentioned in the previous post- over the 4th of July holidays we had the opportunity to join the Schniter/Meck family in North Carolina...we had such a wondeful time and we miss them already!

you have no idea how many shots were taken to get this one.

or this one.

Fae dons a cape while Ainsley contemplates the dog costume.

Fae learning about patriotism.

On Grandfather Mountain

first time in a pool....Lenora not me.

taking turns jumping

being sweet

one of my most favorite shots...ever.

2009-07-20T14:24:00.003-05:00

Over the 4th of July holiday we had the wonderful opportunity to hang out in North Carolina with Karl, Melissa, Ainsley, and Dagny.

Here are the players...

Faelyn.

Aunt Melissa

Mommy

Amazing scenery

Uncle Karl

Lenora

Ainsley

Dagny

A bear

paparazzi

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and now some random cute.

2009-06-29T11:59:00.003-05:00

For Faelyn's Birthday we spent the day at the zoo with friends...and kitty cupcakes.

Opening presents with help from Berlyn

Erica and Fuzzy before Faelyn's party...

and after...

just walking along...

and hanging out.

Thanks to Sherri, Ken, Hunter, Erica, Fuzzy, Grandmama, Kitri, Bill, Thor, and Berlyn for making Fae's bday party great.

2009-06-29T11:55:00.002-05:00

Faelyn turned 3!!! and part of her birthday was a wonderful visit from her Oma and Opa (Erin & Wil)

and they were put to work.

thank you guys for the great visit. we miss you already!

2009-06-29T11:50:00.002-05:00

Yay! it is time for adorable pictures of ever growing Lenora

some quiet time with Grandmama

Nap time for everybody

look way back for Fae in this exact outfit...thanks again Kate!

and now some adorable faces!

Hey you! I'm cute!!!

2009-06-29T11:39:00.002-05:00

In the first few weeks of June lovely Miranda came out to play with Fae and Lenora...i swear we have more pictures!! hopefully more to come- we already miss you Mia.

2009-05-26T10:17:00.002-05:00

Some wonderful moments from the past few weeks.

getting to know her Sister

being a penguin at the newly renovated Shedd Aquarium

and a crab... (thanks to Aunt Erica and Uncle Fuzzy for the hat.)

yoga?

it was over when she saw the water...

just adorable.

2009-05-26T10:14:00.001-05:00

The following post was created by Faelyn...

We miss you already Katie Na! come visit soon!

2009-05-26T10:07:00.001-05:00

Some pics of Lenora...

2009-05-08T21:13:00.007-05:00

Some family photos before we went to the hospital to get baby girl out.

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Time to meet the new McSchnit. Lenora Georgiana Schnitger. Welcome to the world little one!
She is 21 and 3/4 inches long. weighing 9 lbs, 5 oz
and she is beautiful

Sounds asleep

look at that hair! black...and straight.

and those fingers. so long!

the first time holding her.

2009-05-02T22:03:00.002-05:00

Finally a beautiful day where we could go to the beach and fly a kite! Fae loved it...until she noticed all the sand that she could play in...

Thanks to all and we'll chat soon.

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...more random

Fae has a rekindled love of the swing and wants to always always always go as high as possible

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And now some random photos of Fae...and her lounging.

2009-05-02T21:50:00.003-05:00

The month of April was spent doing a myriad of activities...below are a few. Enjoy!

Swimming- she's getting quite good at kicking!

Helping with cooking.

And locating eggs! Ah those glorious eggs!

2009-05-02T21:47:00.000-05:00

Look Who got Roller Skates! Wheeeeeeeeee!

2009-03-09T21:08:00.002-05:00

Oh. hello there- been awhile? really? Hmmm- seems like the winter months have flown right by. As you can see Fae is getting herself into some fine mischief...and learning some new things along the way. Yours to enjoy. Thanks to all and we will chat soon...

We have a new Super Hero/Veterinarian on our hands

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Some new skills...enjoy!

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And now some random photos...

Fae showing Auntie Erica how to...corral a snake??

The fine skill of cleaning the beaters

telling Daddy about the flowers he got her.

tough day

a new skill?

mobile sleep unit.

nothing like bubbles!

2009-03-09T20:47:00.003-05:00

Since it has been a fairly cold and wet winter we have been spending a lot of time at the Nature Museum! So many great things to do and see...and Fae loves to do them all!

I guess this would be feeding the daddy

explaining a grape...

confused???

a new hidy spot

more hidy spots.

a zip line!! Wheeee!

Trying to be the best little Beaver...

looking in the pond

picking out Butterflies!!

2009-03-09T20:40:00.002-05:00

Ah weekends in the wintertime!

Faelyn is enjoying herself...learning how to paint.

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Faelyn learns to juggle?

2009-01-22T22:03:00.003-06:00

Most of you all know already but we are expecting a new McSchnit in Mid May. (another girl) Exciting and crazy days are ahead if she has have the energy and spirit as Fae. The top picture is of the bottoms of her feet. The second is a top view.

2009-01-03T14:42:00.003-06:00

Faelyn had a wonderful holiday and learned the valuable game of "how many things can I unwrap today?" She did very well. Enjoy some of the highlights.

Starting out slow.

taking some time out to try on a few things.

It did not take long to find the main event...

and rest is history.

Broccoli needs some water.

Be well and Happy New Year!