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A Date with the Nation's Capitol

I recently had to use up extra vacation days for work or I would have lost them - incredibly pathetic I know - and BJ could not take time off work just prior to the start of his season, so I set off for a long weekend in DC to visit Matt. It had been many years since I'd done the tourist thing - I drug him all over the city and toured all the memorials, the White House, capitol, Supreme Court and everything else I could fit into the span of four days. I love the city and I had a great time visiting with Matt - all in all a vacation well spent. But next year, I'm planning ahead and I'm hitting the beach during the crazy Chicago winter! Here's hoping your travels are adventure filled all summer long.

Derby Days!

Hi all - I feel like every post begins with "we have been so terrible with posting to our blog." We have had a very busy few months with lots of business travel and the arrival (finally) of warmer weather here in Chicago. We are thrilled to spend more time outdoors and not have to put on 60 layers just to avoid frostbite! We joined my family in May for our annual tradition - a trip to Louisville for the Derby! A great time was had by all minus my complete emotional breakdown over the fate of Eight belles. Even Jack and Cooper enjoyed the trip and took home their very own souveniers from Nana. We hope everyone is having a wonderful start to the summer and we are going to try and be better about posting our adventures more regularly. :)