Did I call that or what???

I was on a roll..then we went house-sitting last weekend...and then the work week was super busy..and I didn't blog. Did you still come by?

So lets catch up, shall we? The last time we talked, I was having my celebratory post - reaching 200 - and talking about my haircut...riveting!! Since then, I was bored for a lot of last weekend. It wasn't warm enough to swim..so we mostly did nothing..oh and I took a nap. Good thing too because we went out to the Foundry for drinks.


I always forget how much my mug weighs when it's full...totally takes me 2 hands to pick the sucker up! But for 4 bucks...I'll struggle.

Paul clearly does not have the same struggle... Are you surprised??

After last weekend, it's been pretty uneventful. We're just hanging around doing our daily things..bathing..brushing our teeth...you know...regular stuff.

This weekend we're going to do something. I'll report back.

we're 200

I noticed when starting this post that it's my 200th post. Wow..200 posts...I guess thats a lot..well not a lot for some people..like those who consisantly post on a daily basis..but it's a lot for me. If I had to break it down, that's probably about 15 posts about vacations or traveling, 40 posts about what we're having for dinner, 144 posts about Izzie..and 1 post about poop. :)

Well for this 200th post, I have a picture of Izzie.

I don't suppose you're surprised by this at all. It really was supposed to be a picture of my haircut, but she came up with me and..well...I took our picture. Here's what it actually looks like.

There you have it...Happy 200th...we all look good for our age....

Bored

I'm bored.

We're going to house-sit and doggie-sit at my parents house tomorrow afternoon - we'll be there until Sunday. I'll be working remotely for 3 days, which means no ironing! whoo hoo!!! and I can wonder what t-shirt I can wear to work...

For now, I am just going to keep watching Ace of Cakes on the food network...

Everybody...yes...even you..

I really get annoyed by people in the bathroom at work. Now..this may be an uncomfortable topic...but someone please explain to me why I can go into a restroom at work where there are 5 stalls..and in 3 of them..there are people sitting quietly - maybe they are waiting to see who just gives up and leaves? I'd really like to leave a copy of this on the counter..or maybe in each stall...

I often wonder if this happens in the men's room as well...but I see them going in with reading material...so I somehow doubt it...

just add Splenda

Its been one of those days! We got up way too early because the Comcast person was supposed to be over to fix our internet between 7:30 and 10:00..well..guess what time they came..after 10:00. They did call to say they were running late, but still... I was up at 7:00 so I could take a shower before they showed up.. It has been a seriously LONG day! I even took a nap.

I've mostly been watching tv...HGTV to be exact. And now we're getting ready to watch True Blood. Do you watch that? We really like it.

Ok..so that's it. Short and sweet. Well maybe not sweet..but short. You may need to add Splenda..

the two Hughs

Today was just one of those days....it started when I woke up (yes, as most mornings really do start then..) at 10:30...10:30!!!! I love Unisom..but maybe should have thought twice about taking it at 11:30 last night. Anyway, so Paul and I drove down through Hyde Park and looked at University of Chicago today. After that, we stopped in at Target. I have been wanting to go into the 2 story target downtown for weeks...and so today was the day. Let me just say that it was just like every other Target...except that there were 2 floors and it had one of those shopping cart escalators that I've only every seen before at IKEA. While walking through the isles, I found this..

Middle Sister wine!!! Had to get it just because of the label...and because I am the middle sister.. It might be total crap, but I am happy to have bought it.

So after Target, and some other routine shopping, we came home and had to listen to all the noise at Soldier Field - there was some tournament going on with those boards and beanbags where you have to throw the beanbag into the hole. I really don't understand how this is so popular... Anyway, we could hear it all going on and thankfully we just had to sit through the finals!


We've been watching House since then. I love this show! There are a few shows that I can watch over and over. I think it's because I love all actors named Hugh.

There's Hugh...

And then the other Hugh...



We watched Notting Hill last night..another good Hugh movie. Which makes me think I might have to dig out my Christmas card picture from a few years ago. Is it because I am half British that I adore them so much? maybe...

And for the final piece of entertainment, Izzie has decided that she's settled into her new home and she now plays...

Jinx

I am going to jinx myself by saying this..but I am kinda on a roll here...is it 3 days in a row. Next post...October...haha.

So the weekend is upon us. It's FRIDAY...everybody holla.... (wow..I should really find something more age appopriate).

This morning, I had to get up and go into work to pick up my computer, which was getting an update that kept failing on me, and then come back home so I could work from home. I know, it seems silly, I mean, I was there so I should have just stayed, but that would have meant showering and ironing clothes..and let me tell you I am NOT fan of ironing. I'd have to give ironing the Facebook thumbs down (if there was such a thing). When I got home Paul had made cinnamon rolls - they were the generic ones from Aldi..but he best cinnamon rolls I've ever had!

Seriously...my mouth is watering just looking at the picture...

I love working at home. I love being able to not wear shoes. I love being able to get up and go to the bathroom without having to go through 3 doors and swipe my id badge. I love being able to pick up my knitting and knit a row if I get frustrated. And I LOVE the commute - well you really can't count today because I did commute..just all at once..and before work. Some things are the same though. I still attend meetings. I still do a lot of work. And I still eat lunch at my desk. Only at home, I have company.


Yeah..it's all about the company...

So it's Friday..in case you didn't realize that already because I believe I've mentioned it aleady...and that means that for the next 2 days, I don't really have much planned. I think I am going to work on my knitting mostly this weekend. I had been on kind of a knitting hiatus over the move and then while I was getting settled...but I think I am back to being able to sit and enjoy it. I am working on a sweater..which when Carol saw it, said to me, "how come they make things so complicated? When I used to knit you made a front, back and two sleeves and sewed it together." She may be on to something, but these days, the patterns are all "fancy"...but if I could find one like she's talking about, I'd be all for it! Anyway..my knitting...

So I realize this looks like something you could put on a toilet seat...the hole would need to be bigger though...but it's a sweater...or the start of one. Or if things go horribly wrong..maybe a toilet seat cover...it's good to have a fall back plan...


Now that it's folded over you can see...its going to be a cardigan..and that opening is the neck. Anyway...that's all I've done so far..and I will keep you updated on my progress. This is edge of your seat type stuff..I know...

So that's really it for now...it's what's been going on.. Have a nice weekend...and I'll see you in October.

PS..still haven't tried Magic Hat yet. I did finish some wine though.

Magic Hat

Warning...this is going to be a rambling post...if you can't deal with it...well..too bad...I don't really care...

So...I am kind of irritated that I can't link up my twitter account with my blog. I think this is because of my "designer" layout. Weird, right? It should totally work, but it doesn't.

We went to Whole Foods tonight..I love the Whole Foods. I have to be careful though because I could go completely crazy in there and spend all of our savings! We mainly bought fruit and cheese...umm...cheese....and we thought we'd try a new beer.


Anyone ever tried Magic Hat? no? well we haven't tried it either but we will. I think we should try a new beer every week. At least then maybe we'd have something entertaining going on in our lives...so here we are..Week one of Try-a-New-Beer-a-Week...Magic Hat!

So I was at work today and I totally could not understand how I managed to walk out of the house wearing what I had on. I spent the entire day wishing I would go home and change. Why would I do that? I was so embarrassed. I wish I could just wear a uniform! And crocks! That would be the best!

I guess that's all. Seriously, I'll try to come up with something interesting...

Oh..did you see they're going to make another Bridget Jones movie...yay!!!

A is for Apple

I am forever amazed by people who blog everyday..and really have interesting things to say. I am not one of these people. I mean, yes I can ramble on about what we're going to make for dinner and what we've watched on tv, but that really isn't interesting. I should start soliciting ideas...

Anyhoo...even though it's Wednesday, it totally feels like at least Thursday...and I think I might be on the back end of this rut I've been in lately. (I hope for everyone's sake, I am..and I am not just in denial).

I worked at home today and Izzie sat beside me most of the day, like she used to. I really miss my little Ms Harry Fuzzball co-worker. I took this closeness to an inviation to take her picture...someone tell me how this is comfortable??

Maybe I am just jealous because I can't get my foot over my head???

Often, working at home means that I eat at my desk while..well...while working... So guess who thinks that it's great??

Somehow I think that if she knew I ate at my desk when in the office she'd be pissed. Yep..the ultimate beggar dog. Mostly all I see is a nose...

But having snacks out helps me get pictures like this...because Izzie will do anything for a snack..

....and J is for Jacks.

Happy Wednesday!

the 3rd of July

This year, since were in the city, Carol, Willie & Lacy came down to spend the night. When they got in on Thursday night, we treated them to wine and cheese :)

On the 3rd, we did some walking along the lake - it was a beautiful day and everyone was out early trying to get their prime spot for the fireworks. It is funny how people drag their grills out there and they stake out their "area". I really can't think that I'd ever, ever do that...

Here we are...walking along the lake..

Here's Carol, Willie, Lacy, and Paul. Izzie and I were the photographers in the back!


Here's one of those areas I was talking about...crazy I tell you...

We actaully walked for 2 1/2 hours..with the dogs. Needless to say, they were EXHAUSTED...and so were the humans. The dogs laid down immediately to take a nap...the humans though a beer sounded better...I think maybe the dogs were smarter...



because after we'd had a few beers..and some cheese...we needed to take a nap :)

Ok..so finally...we got to the fireworks. Some of these are fuzzy..I've tried to exclude those.. We had a great view from our balcony.

And the Grand Finale

I guess that's it! Hope everyone had a great 4th.

Tasty

Tonight Paul and I wandered..ok..we took the bus...to the Taste of Chicago. This is a Chicago tradition so it's important that Paul went the first year he's here. What was nice was that it was not hot at all...so you didn't have to deal with the huge crowd AND sweating to death...it was a real plus..believe me.

So..here was the food/beverage run down
Sierra Mist bottle - shared
Beef Sandwich - Paul
Cheese Ravioli - Julie (shared with Paul)
Crab Cake nuggets - shared
Landshark Beer - one each
Lou's pizza - cheese and sausage - one each
Eli's cheesecake - Paul
Fried Dough - Julie (shared with Paul)
Bottle of water - shared

Here's Paul at the crab cake stand...

And then it was beer time...


And that makes everyone happy...

And enjoying his Lou's pizza...

So when it was all done..and we were totally stuffed and happy...we walked home.