Chicago was AWESOME. If you've never been, you need to go sometime - it's such a fascinating and beautiful city. There are so many gorgeous buildings - every one of them has a story, or some interesting architectural feature, or both. And Lake Michigan is so beautiful ( Read more... )

Me and my mom are leaving for Chicago tomorrow afternoon! Among items on the itinerary are the Art Institute, the Shedd Aquarium, Wicked(!!!) and at least one yarn store. YAY!

We'll be back Monday evening. Be good while I'm gone!

I got to go the the family reunion in Wisconsin a few weeks ago. I had a really nice time. Lots of food, and card games, and loud discussions (not "arguments" per se, since to me, "argument" implies anger, or at least a stronger degree of contention than generally goes on.) Lots of sitting around under trees and knitting (for me) and eating. And ( Read more... )