Boo at the Zoo

I love fall and it is so much fun enjoying all the different festivities. We look forward to Boo at the Zoo. The boys enjoy dressing up in their halloween costumes, trick or treating, and riding the train. We went with some friends this year which makes it even more fun.

Chicago Marathon 2009

It has been quite a busy month. After getting back from Chicago after my father's passing, I turned around 4 days later and flew back with Scott so that he could participate in the Chicago Marathon. This was his 3rd year to run this marathon. His first year the temps reached up into the high 80's. The second year low 80's. This year 40's. He had an awesome run!! I am so proud of him. He actually shaved 35 minutes off of last years time. To a runner you are always trying to better that time. I'll stick to the spectator side of it all, which is so much fun for me. I always enjoying walking downtown. I just wish I had some one to tag along with to enjoy it during the race. Congrats Scott and I look forward to cheering you on in future marathons.

We Love You Papa!

Papa (as Joshua and Dylan called him)-Joe Rybak my dad, passed away September 24th in Chicago. I never thought that a just a little over a year later I would be writing about my dad and his passing away. It's has been a difficult year as it is with the loss of my mom. I'm 38 and now both of my parents are deceased. That is actually very hard to say.

Within a years time I have learned more about my dad than I thought I ever would. Things I knew about and things I didn't. He loved my mom very much. He was an electrician and very hard worker who loved to fish, drink his beer, and watch Chicago sports teams play. He was definitely a character with his Polish background and a way with words.

So many different memories flood my head of when I was a child. I just keep seeing my parents as the way they were when I was younger. I need to hold on tight to the memories of my parents enjoying Joshua and Dylan. They both loved the boys very much. I just hate the fact that my parents will not get the chance to know my boys as they grow into men. I know that God is in control but I just wish we had more time with both of my parents.

We love you Papa. Now you can rest with Nanna.