We Moved
We moved into our brand new house in September. We were out growing our house and started looking for a new house at the beginning of 2005. We found a house that both of us (Carrie and Kris) liked. It must have been a full moon that night. So we bought it. We love our new house (and three car garage). Above is a picture of it in progress.
We spent many weekends on our boat this summer. It is a great little boat for skiing and tubing. Carrie loads it up in the morning with lunch and beer. We spent the scorching summer heat on "Reboot" (name of the boat). Just like you reboot a computer, you have to reboot yourself and enjoy the many great lakes.
Our Hero - Amanda
Amanda is serving our country in the Iraqi war. She is a Navy medical corpman serving with a Marine unit. We are proud of Amanda and all our other soldiers seeking peace and justice.
Merry Christmas 2002
The Ivicic family, Kris, Noah and Carrie, would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Noah Arrives
Noah entered the world in 2002. He is 21 inches long and weighs 8 pounds 10 ounces.
Carrie and I are the proud parents of baby Noah. Mom and baby are doing fine. They were in the hospital for four days recovering from the emergency c-section. Mom was in labor for twenty four hours and due to cord complications an emergency c-section had to be done. It was very hectic during that time and we are very thankful for the great nurses and doctor that Carrie had. Noah has a good appetite and wants mom's milk every three to four hours.
Thank You Lord for a beautiful baby boy. We are a very happy family.
Great News
We are sooo happy to announce that we are expecting our first baby! I (Kris) know that it is a boy but Carrie has her doubts. She keeps saying that it is a girl. The baby is due on Kris' Mom's birthday, August 2nd.
We are not going to find out whether the baby is a boy or girl. We both want it to be a mystery. Grandma Linda is dying to find out... but she will have to wait. Grandma Lisa is busy trying to find baby furniture for us. Cousin Lexie will have a companion to grow up with and play with.
2001 Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our family, friends and visitors. We pray for peace and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!
Amanda Graduates
Amanda, the youngest child of Lisa and Pete graduated from high school. Congratulations! She graduated on a beautiful sunny Florida day. In high school she played soccer, was a cheer leader, and a GREAT student.
We are proud of you Amanda!
Carrie
The Spotlight Award goes to Carrie. She is my wife and my best friend. Words cannot describe my feelings for her. I fell in love with her the very first day that I met her.
We met while working together in Florida. And in August we will be married two years. She makes me laugh and gives me the best advice.
I love You CJ!
2001 Happy New Year 2001
And the Spot Light goes to.. although very late .. our new house. We moved from Massachusetts to Illinois in August. Here is a late December 2000 picture, showing all the snow that we have received. We got a total 38 inches. I was shoveling twice a week! Anyone out there want to help? I don't own a snow blower but boy do I wish I did. The Home Depot is completely sold out of snow blowers. But let me quote Linda (Carrie's mom), "that is something that you should have bought in October." Thanks Mom!
Carrie found this house with her mom in the newspaper by owner and we were lucky enough to buy it. The new house is great, the best is that we are closer to Carrie's family. Her mom is about three miles away, her sister about 15, and grandmother also about 15. The point is that we are able to spend a lot of quality time with the family.
Alexandria Rose was born on March 8 at 9:58 AM Central time. She weighs 7 lbs. 14 oz. and is 21 inches long. Mom is doing fine after a good 13 hours of labor!!! Jennie's quote: "It was easier than I thought." We'll add pictures soon!
Lexie - Bob & Jennie's little Angel
Baby Lexie is scheduled on a flight from Jennie to burbs of Chicago on March 4th.
Bob and Jennie are expecting a girl and her name is Alexandria Rose. They have redecorated her room.. totally pink, go figure. What if the ultrasound was wrong? Do boys like pink, too? The picture you see above is Lexie's crib. Jennie made the puffy letters for her bed...domestic, isn't she? I guess that motherly instinct just kicks
in.
Ryan - Jewel's Star Employee
After finishing his sophomore year in high school, Ryan's parents advised (told) him to get a job (or get out). We think Mom's exact words were, "Ryan, if you want to drive at all this year, you better get out there and get a job. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know and insurance isn't cheap either." Well, Ryan knew full well after seeing Carrie, Jennifer and John go through the same trauma, that he'd have to break down and get a job. Ryan hit the pavement, looking high and low for that career, character building job. The Chicago Bulls found their water boy, the Cubs found their bat boy and Jewel found Ryan. He found his dream job at the local super market. Ryan started his first back-breaking job working as part of the front end team at Jewel. The photo above shows him proudly displaying his first paycheck. Mom and Dad think he put his first paycheck in the bank. Everyone else knows that he spent it on movies, ice cream and his women. Although he says of his job, "It's boring" ,he really appreciates the effort of a job well done.
July - Aug 1999 (first Spot Light)
Our friends Dan and Gwen recently had a beautiful baby boy, Jacob. They live in the suburbs of Chicago. Jacob was born in April 1999. Congratulations!