Fish Camp 2008

So my mom and stepdad have rented several cottages in the UP of MI for the week. There will be a bunch of us there enjoying the weather (hopefully) and water. I think at last count there will be 15 of us including Lucy. We have rented a pontoon boat for the week and will be cruising Indian Lake fishing and laying out. We are hoping to leave today to start the 7 hour drive but it will all depend on Ben's work schedule. He needs to get a few things done before we can get on the road. I talked to my mom last night and the weather was wonderful and cool. I can't wait to lay around, read, sit in the sun and have no access to email or voicemail for at least 4 days. It is going to be awesome!

Each group was tasked with bringing something that represented where they were from - our contributions include Goose Island 312 (Chicago based beer) and smores. Okay so smores doesn't really yell Chicago - but I like them so that is good enough for me.

Rumor has it there are group t-shirts that have been made for us which could be pretty funny. More info and pictures to come when we get back.

Lucy's a Star

I swung by PetCo with Lucy to pick up some dog food yesterday. When we arrived we were met by a group of people standing in front of a green screen with lights shining. They said they could take Lucy's picture for free. I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Here is the result.

Mom's Weekend

With Ben golfing last weekend in Cleveland, my Mom drove in from Michigan for a girls weekend. After a rough week of work I was able to leave a little early on Friday to meet her at home. The weekend was filled with "girls" things including window shopping on Division, great meals, shopping at all the little boutiques on Damen and a showing of Sex and the City. It was a great chance for us to spend some time together and tour the city. Thanks for making the trip Mom!