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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Bull Riding, Line Dancing + Trail Hiking
…oh my! The final two days of our Arizona adventure brought us to the Buffalo Chip Saloon for some Friday night, “Southwestern style” adventures. You know you are in the right place when you see ten-gallon hats everywhere you look and a bull riding arena in the back of the bar. And so we bought […]
Fabulous Fourth-some
Hey there! Long time, no chat. I’m back into my groove after an excellent looong weekend with family and friends. When I last left you, I was reconnecting with my best friend Sam. The morning of Fourth of July, we woke up bright and early (thanks, time zones) and got the party started with some […]
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 […]