Archive for 2015

rough day at work

Tuesday, July 14th, 2015

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Ugh. I had to taste all these fabulous food and drinks all evening and had to watch that fantastic show they put on. What a day… 😉

colorful event

Monday, July 13th, 2015

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This is a stress-free business trip. I get to be a guest to my colleague’s event. The. Best.DSC_8576 DSC_8579 DSC_8591 DSC_8600 DSC_8682

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downtown chicago

Monday, July 13th, 2015

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Before heading to the work event, my coworker and I walked around downtown checking out the city.DSC_8525 DSC_8527 DSC_8528 DSC_8530 DSC_8536 DSC_8538 DSC_8540 DSC_8543 DSC_8546 DSC_8548 DSC_8550 DSC_8557 DSC_8558 DSC_8561 DSC_8567 DSC_8569

chicago bound

Sunday, July 12th, 2015

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I’m staying in this hotel on the golf course.DSC_8497.. Too bad, Andrew would appreciate this much more than me.
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I appreciate the nice walking closet. 🙂DSC_8508

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chloe as an older sister

Sunday, July 12th, 2015

IMG_1254 IMG_1255 IMG_1256I’m leaving for a business trip for the next couple of days and when I told the kids here’s how they responded:

Chloe: Don’t worry Mommy, I’ll take good care of Shane.

Shane:

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lemonade stand back on business

Sunday, July 12th, 2015

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ice cream at day’s

Saturday, July 11th, 2015

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DSC_8465We had a such wonderful day with the Lee’s family!!

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ocean grove, nj

Saturday, July 11th, 2015

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Today we headed down to the shores with our friend’s family for a beach day.DSC_8377 DSC_8379 DSC_8381 DSC_8382 DSC_8386

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Shane enjoyed throwing balls around with the boys then later I found him playing baseball with some other kids he just met. Cool Kid.

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Kids saw a baby turtle.

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Lobster rolls from Daily Bread. Look at that portions!
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Chloe’s using Andrew’s body to hold the map. Clever kid.DSC_8431DSC_8438

today’s special

Thursday, July 9th, 2015

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BĂĄnh mĂŹ

 

high line

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

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My beautiful aunt is visiting us from L.A. and we have been enjoying her stay with us for two weeks. Today I took her and my parents to the city for some shopping and fun food on this east coast muggy hot humid day.
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Lunch @ Fatty Crabs

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