Thank you all so much for the wonderful well wishes on our big move! You’re amazing! As you might expect when given six days to sell and pack everything you own, it has been a little crazy over here. I’ve taken up a part-time job as a Craigslist Poster (not an official position, but it […]
Dessert
Lake Geneva, Geneva Lake
Yesterday was a deliciously summer day. And by that I mean that it wasn’t humid, but still warm enough that you wanted to spend every minute outside. Bonus when you can spend every minute outside in Lake Geneva, staring out at Geneva Lake. The distinction between the name of the city and the body of […]
An Impromptu Visit
Thank you all for the get well wishes! I’m feeling loads better since Tuesday and am now just waiting for my ears to pop. Unfortunately, I think I’ll be waiting a little longer because of my plane ride yesterday. Fortunately, it was worth it for an impromptu visit to the one and only Arizona. Bobby […]
Taste(s) of Chicago
This past weekend brought Bobby’s parents to town for some fun in the (hot) Chicago sun. The temperature held steady in the nineties, but we still managed to pack in a lot of outdoor activities. On Saturday morning, we attended the Taste of Chicago, which I hadn’t been to since 2010. Source The main purpose […]
Long Grove Strawberry Festival Reprise
We enjoyed the Long Grove Strawberry Fest so much last year that we had to make a reprise! A chance to hang out with good friends and indulge in strawberries by the pound? Sign me up! The strawberry baked goods were out in full force, too. Sugar-coated donuts, frosted donuts, chocolate donuts, drizzled donuts…delicious. I […]
A Magical Trip, Part Four: Hollywood Studios and Happy Disney Endings
The final two days of our vacation were as exciting and fun-filled as the rest. Here we go! Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom On the third morning of our trip, we had breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at […]
A Magical Trip, Part Three: Epcot and Magic Kingdom
I’ve got two more recap posts to share with you before life goes back to normal around here. Although if I’m being honest, I do hope a bit of the magic will remain… Part One: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios After a good night’s sleep, we […]
A Magical Trip, Part Two: Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios
I’m so glad you enjoyed my recap of Harry Potter world! How cool that many of you have been there or plan to go there soon. It really is amazing when you think about the impact J.K. Rowling has had on so many people in such a variety of ways. Her imagination has created a […]