Callahan turns 15

Cal age 2

Callahan Patrick McGinty turned 15 years old om March 16, 2014.

This sturdy little boy is now a 6 foot tall 135 lb Freshman. Cal was such a cute devilish and clever little boy.

He is more sweet than devilish these days with a cute and spunky red haired Irish girlfriend  of almost 2 years named Katie. Their birthday's are just 2 days apart. 

Callahan is still a creepy genius...I say creepy because he knows everything about everything. It's just not right.

My sweet Callahan made the Freshman volleyball team at GEHS. He has his 1st game next week. they practice M-F 3-6pm and Sat mornings 8-12

Happy Birthday my little man...words can't convey how much I love you.

Always stay sweet little man

NIU Huskies

TJ has decided to attend Northern IL University in Dekalb in the Fall of 2014.

YAY TJ!!

TJ in Us Weekly Magazine!!!!

TJ is in the Us Weekly Divergent collectors edition magazine! Biting his damn thumb none the less.

It also looks like he is on the top right of the Amity box. Ill have to wait until he gets home from school and ask him. Now I have to go buy the magazine...

#Thrilledtoseemychildinatabloid

Riley

Whenever Im on my computer Riley climbs up and falls asleep using my keyboard as a pillow. I nudge his off and he puts it back.

I should probably dust my desk

Two 9 Productions launch party

Saturday night the cast of Family Values was invited to the Two 9 Production  launch party. As fate would have it the party was held in Bloomingdale a mere 15 min away.

Everyone walked the red carpet and there was a photographer to take photos of everyone.

There was live music, food and a raffle which I donated a portrait package.

It was really a good time as

our cast is absolutely hilarious to hang with

 Above TJ is standing with Shannon Brown a Chicago actor who also has a reoccurring role on FV. He and his wife Suzette own the two 9 production company.

 

 Tj ran into a girl he knows, so that was fun for him. Girl in red

 I printed out a bunch of 3 x 5 and wallet  size head shots of TJ to pass out...network network network! Chicago is so hot right now with all the TV shows and movies being filmed here

it's Hawt!

TJ had a casting on Friday for a runway show. They had everyone walk a few times before filming. Each time they commented on TJ's smoldering look (loved) as he walked the runway. He kept his composure each time until the photographer (white t-shirt) commented.

It was a super fun afternoon seeing old friends and making new one's

Weekend in DC

I was able to sneak away alone to Washington DC for the weekend. My boss of 29 years, son Josh was getting married. I changed Josh's diaper's for the first month of his life until the Haitian Nanny  was hired.

How time flies . 

Josh was in the army for the last 4 years stationed in the DC area. He was one of the guards that worked for the president and stood at attention during the speeches. Those jobs typically go to the tall good looking fit soldiers. Josh fits that part. 6'4 with arms the size of my waist.

The grand affair was held at  The Mellon Auditorium 

Possibly one of the nicest weddings I've been to. It was great catching up with all the old traders I worked with on the CBOE trading floor during the 80's-90's. Holy crap am I old.

A family brunch was held on Sunday at the Kenndy Center....holy cow, not a foodie at all but this excited me.

 

I like my shots from the sideline-flash off

 My boss on the right and an old trader friend Jeff on the left. Jeff now lives in Cooperstown where he is mayor. He is also an published author.

took these 2 from rooftop

Sat and Sun I walked around with my co-worker and saw the sights. The security is out of control, the equivalence of airport security entering every museum, reception hall etc. 

It had been 25 years since I was last in DC. I would really like to go in the summer again

Just a couple days alone was all I needed to recharge my batteries.

personal trainer results

A few months back I posted about TJ working out with his personal trainer Nate Aye at Golden Age Strength Club. I also work out there but in the geriatric group with a different trainer.

TJ does stuff like squat, pick up a 116 lb 14 in diameter cement ball and throw it over a shoulder height bar 12 times in a row. They do crazy ass stuff and it's fun to watch.

I had to send shirtless pictures to TJ's agent as he is the one that suggested TJ get a trainer. He wants TJ to start doing young mens/mens print work but TJ needed to bulk up

I wont post the front one's as it seems kinda wrong, but above is a shot from behind. I had no idea how big TJ has gotten in a short time. I do know he went from a 33 waist jeans to a 30 in waist that is sagging in the above shot, in 6 months. We all should be 6 foot with that waist

In a year I've only lost 1-1 1/2 inches on my waist....ah to be 17 again

Below are just 2 shots I took of TJ at the same time-such a cutie!

snowflakes

The snow flakes that are falling tonight are stunning. I used my macro 100 mm lens to capture these pictures. I am going to try again tomorrow in the light just to see if there is a difference

 

 

New head shot for my TJ

I totally love TJ's latest head shot from SOCKO! He has a soft dreamy look and I love his eyes.

He is living up to his nickname "Teen Dream" on the set

New Years Day 2014

What a great day to take Karrick and his buddy sledding!

It was cold and the hill had a sheet of ice under the snow, but it was fast and fun!

I went down once and and my face was cover in snow. COLD!

It did make for some great pictures

Call me the crazy cat mom, but I had to add a couple of the kitten.
Riley must think my long arms are tree limbs. He loves to wrap his arms and legs around them