Summer Is Here

Well, it sure FEELS like summer, even if it it isn't official on the calendar until June!  A whole weekend of sunshine and high temps and the ac running means summer to me.  It was also great to have a visit from our good friends, the Ranger family!  It was a kid-friendly weekend spent at Brookfield Zoo and Wonder Works children's museum mingled with nice conversation amongst the adults.  (Bex, you're a sport for hanging with the kiddies all weekend!)  Margaux had such fun with Maggie & Max, they are great kids to be around...Maggie so sweet and smart and Max so funny and cuddly.  Hope to see you guys in June!

Make-Up Mother's Day

So I was sick on Mother's Day this year and spent most of the day sleeping rather than doing anything fun.  Sickness has been in our house 5x in 6 months, quite a string of bum luck...here's hoping for a healthy summer!  Today was a beautiful, sunny Friday and so we went to the Garfield Park Conservatory here in Chicago and had a really nice time.  It's one of those places right nearby that we have never visited.  Quite a gem of a place if you have appreciation for horticulture!  Right now they are transitioning from spring to summer presentations and we look forward to visiting again soon!  Admission is free and they just suggest donations.  Bring your camera!