4th of July Celebration with Friends

It seems words never can convey the memories of a great week-end. Sir and I enjoys a great time with Daughter #1 and friends over the 4th of July. Our friends from Georgia arrived in time to go to dinner before heading back to the airport to pick up Daughter #1. Daughter #1 has been in DC this summer working at the Congressional Awards Office on the Hill. We were happy to have her home and enjoying Chicago with us.

As Daughter #1 kept busy with appointments and shopping on Saturday morning, we headed to Lake Michigan for a stroll along the beach. We took time for pictures and to watch the activity in the marina. I would have loved to climb aboard a boat and head to sea for the day!

The 4th was spent at a good old fashion parade. We biked in the morning to my friends house just a few miles (Daughter #1 would say 6 miles one way is not a few) north of our house to enjoy a bit of breakfast, a two hour parade and then a great lunch off the BBQ.

After everyone left us on Monday, Sir and I headed to see the White Sox play and win. It was my first official game since moving to the Windy City! The evening ended with a beautiful fireworks display.

Just a few pictures of the parade!

On The Move - June 2010

I have been on the move splitting my time between two coast and two daughters, but always with Sir in tow.

I first headed to Las Vegas with Daughter #2 where we met up with Sir on a business trip. While Sir worked, Daughter #2 and I played. We had lunch at my favorite restaurant at the Paris Casino overlooking the “Eiffel Tower” after we spent the afternoon shopping on the strip! We also had a great time sunning at the pool, riding the roller coaster at New York New York, strolling the streets in “Venice,” taking pictures with the stars at Madame Tussauds, and snuggling in bed watching TV. We all enjoyed a couple evening shows, Donny and Maria and Cirque du Soleil - the Beatles. We loved both shows even though they were completely different!

I headed East to DC to join Sir at the end of a business trip, so we could spend the week-end with Daughter #1. We enjoyed seeing her apartment on the Hill, driving by her office (Sir got to see it on Friday afternoon – darn it), and visiting the local establishments that Daughter #1 frequents. We spent Friday night visiting dear friends in Vienna Virginia then headed to Maryland to stay overnight with good friends who had moved from Kansas City. Daughter #1 and I insisted Sir drive us to historic Fredrick, Maryland. Fredrick was established in the mid 1700s. We had a great lunch - sitting outside soaking up the sun at a restruant that sits on the Carroll Creek. We couldn't leave without strolling though town before heading north to our friends. Daughter #1 and I could of spent hours shopping, thank goodness Sir kept us on task!

It is always fun being on the move with my family, but I really enjoyed the East Coast trip visiting friends. It was fun telling stories about the families, playing games and, of course, eating!

On The Move Again

I hit the road on Mother's Day (after a wonderful brunch with Daughter #2 and Sir) to go see my Mom. Nothing like delivering her Mother's Day gift and cards in person! It was a beautiful drive to the middle of Michigan. The trees are budding which provides vivid color to the rolling hills. My Mom is recovering from surgery, but that didn't stop us from having a good time talking, sharing and visiting with a few of her sisters. Although I only lived in Michigan for a wee 6 months, it always feels like returning home.

I am on the road again. This time to Kansas City to attend a couple meetings and visit with a few friends and family. I do need to stay home. . . . Daughter #2 has finals coming up - I will be housebound!

p.s. I didn't forget Wednesday. Just didn't have access to a computer.

Welcome Spring - Welcome Back

Okay. I have been away for a while. Sometimes it is hard to get back on the saddle. . . but here I am again.

At this time a year ago, I was frantically cleaning, sorting, packing, hosting company, planning two graduation events and making a move to the windy city. While my blog has not moved, I have been on the move. The move was just harder than anticipated. Sending Daughter #1 to college was harder than thought possible. Helping Daughter #2 settle in a new high school was difficult yet refreshing.

With every season change, I told myself I would get back on board. Okay, a few seasons have passed by but it is spring and new beginnings surround me. You see, my garden has been my inspiration. It is a constant reminder that there are surprises in life, life changes rapidly, and you can’t put off until tomorrow because a storm could come by at any moment and change the whole landscape.

Every day I watch new plants grow and blooms appear where I least expect them. I am thankful for my homes previous owners and their dedication to my yard – it has put the color back in my life!

My Editior Is Being Fired?

I don't know what to say? My blog articles are sitting in my editors inbox. I am in a big dilemma. What to do? Wait for weeks for the articles to get back to me? Or, take a deep breath and do this on my own. If I choose my own . . . . I guarantee you, there will be mistakes! My comas might not be placed properly and I might have a few run on sentences. There might be a few "things" hanging and dangling. Regardless, what I write will be from the heart. I was not an english major . . . just a woman on the move with a few things to share.

Woman On The Move Is Stuck At Home

Okay, this woman on the move is stuck at home! Sir will be celebrating our 21st Anniversary tomorrow by himself on a business trip to California (yes, I am celebrating by myself at home). Daughter #1 is enjoying the last days of her trip to Europe (yes, I was suppose to go, but it is a long story). Daughter #2 is in Florida with a good friend to play for few days before heading to nerd camp (no, I was not invited). Lady Lizzy Love (the dog) is even out in the country at the doggy spa (well okay, we call it the fat farm). So they are spread all over the globe and I am stuck at home!

Just when you are ready to cry for me . . .I want to tell you. I am on the move later this week. Stay tuned for the next round of Where Am I!

On The Move

The Woman On The Move was on the move today! Crossing 4 states, Daughter 2 and I arrived with tired butts and a smile on our face to our temporary home in the windy city! We had a great drive. The weather was wonderful . . sunny blue skies with fluffy clouds most of the drive. My book on CD was too . . "sexy" . . so Daughter 2 controlled the ipod! The music was loud but tolerable! The diversity of the country put a smile on our faces was we sang our way across the country. Here are just a few snapshots of our journey!

The sun set as we were just miles from home.