I mentioned in part one the traffic hell we experienced on the road to Destin. Just after the Alabama rooster incident, Ella got car sick and had “sick” all over her clothes. Thank God she had layers on (us Midwesterners, always prepared), so we literally stripped her down in an abandoned parking lot, threw out… Continue reading Smothered, Covered, Chopped-Destin 2018 Pt. 2
Before I start our story, we need to address the traffic on the way to Florida by me telling you this: don’t drive to Florida. Seriously. If you are even thinking about it, stop. Stop it right now. Because this is what awaits you: Lots and lots of that. To be clear, I live… Continue reading Thank You, Alabama Rooster-Destin 2018 Pt. 1
For spring break this year, we went to Destin, Florida. Honestly, I don’t remember exactly how we landed on Destin. I do know our oldest didn’t want to go anywhere “lame,” which leaves a lot open to interpretation. I, on the other hand, would have been happy going anywhere—so long as it wasn’t our local… Continue reading I Found Myself in Florida
Yes, I said Sears Tower.Yes, I realize it’s not called the Sears Tower anymore.No, you won’t ever hear me calling it anything else. Even in a sponsored post. When the fine people over at the Skydeck Chicago at the “Sears Tower” asked if I wanted to hang, I was all, “Sure! Be right over… Continue reading Making John Hughes Proud at the Skydeck Chicago (Sears Tower)
Last winter, I had a tough go of it. In fairness to myself, when I was not in pain, I was making flavorless Rice Krispie treats. So really, I was not giving myself a head start. There were some high points, though. I had a cozy green chair I could not get out of, and… Continue reading How I’m Making Winter My Bitch
Recently, we had the chance to go to Soldier Field in Chicago for a cool event called Family Fest, where families can experience the Chicago Bears for a fraction of what an actual game costs. It is very family friendly, with lots of fun things for kids to do. Except there is beer.Lots of… Continue reading Our Girls Finally Got to See Bears
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