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Date Night
Dale and I had a date night last Saturday night. We headed downtown to Oysy, a very cool, modern sushi place. Dale has become nearly obsessed with sushi rolls in the last few months. It’s his favorite thing! I’m actually … Continue reading
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Brian & Hilary
Last weekend our friends Brian and Hilary were in town enjoying a nice weekend trip in honor of their anniversary and Brian’s birthday. We had brunch with them on Sunday and got a chance to catch up. Very good to … Continue reading
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St. Louis Gateway Arch
We went to Memphis last weekend to see my mom and to lend some support to my stepdad, Gary. Along the way, we opted to take I-55, which cuts right through St. Louis. Unable to resist the chance to stop … Continue reading
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Friends Visit in Chicago
I had a nice weekend with friends from Michigan! Dale worked on Saturday so he didn’t get to go to the park. Here’s a glimpse of the weekend festivities: Introducing Miss Maggie! This was my first chance to meet my … Continue reading
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Body Worlds 2
We’re going to see Body Worlds 2 tomorrow morning and I’m a bit nervous. I’ve heard that it’s really fascinating but I’m a bit squeamish. Not that I can’t handle seeing displays of human anatomy but this isn’t just a … Continue reading
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Sunday in the Theater District
Dale and I went for a long walk around Chicago’s theater district that culminated in a trip to the public library. We found out Chicago’s public library is the second largest in the world, behind London’s public library. The photo … Continue reading
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Relaxed Weekend in Chicago
We love Chicago! Dale and I were contemplating how to waste a perfect Saturday when we noticed that Food Network’s Alton Brown of Good Eats (which just so happens to be Dale’s favorite cook on his favorite cooking show) was … Continue reading
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Sunday in Chicago
Today, we took a train downtown to go to one of the few free museums in Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Photography. Dale was quite excited to check it out. There were three exhibitions, each of them interesting and well … Continue reading
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While Dale's Away…
Dale is driving with his good friend Chase this weekend–all the way to Arizona! I’ll be sure to share pictures of his trip when he gets back! Chase is moving to the Phoenix area and we wish him well! We … Continue reading
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A Silly Side Trip
Dale I went to the First Ever Franchise McDonald’s in Des Plaines, IL.You can read about it here. I try not to clutter up our friends & family blog with my stupid obsession with Roadside Americana!
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