Katie & Jimmy Get Married

Here are some of the photo highlights from the wedding of the year! Chicago proved to be a great background and provided some perfect weather for the wedding. In between the ceremony and reception we had a party trolly and drove around the city taking pictures.  It was a great idea and we had a…

The amazing plastic mold machine!

One of my favorite memories of childhood is the smell of melted plastic. Gross I know – but hear me out! Field trips to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry always meant stopping to beg for a plastic mold! It didn’t matter to me what they were shaped like – but I loved watching the…

Amazing Chicago Food: The Hearty Boys

The Hearty Boys is a restaurant on N. Broadway in Chicago.  A friend made us reservations there, and I had no expectations whatsoever. The restaurant itself is small – but super cute.  They also have an outdoor patio which I’m sure is amazing when it’s a bit warmer. We were greeted by our amazing waiter,…

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

  The Cheetah Hunt commercials have suckered my kids into really wanting to go to Busch Gardens. So part of our mini-spring break we managed to make it to the park.  I just love this place. It’s so pretty, so clean and they have some great rides.  We also picked the perfect day because it…

Clearwater Beach – Spring Break 2012

  A short spring break weekend brought us to Clearwater Beach. I haven’t been in ages…. It’s part of our effort to hit all the beaches in Florida – because see, it’s important to have a goal. Of all the beaches I’ve been to – can’t say I’m a big fan of Clearwater.  But, I…