Catching Up

Time always flies amazingly fast for me, but even more so lately. There is a lot happening in our lives...two new grandchildren are making their arrival within the coming week; decorating is progressing in the boy's room; and preparations are in full swing for Thanksgiving (assuming Ava's arrival holds off until after the holiday).

Doughboy and I traveled to the Chicago area last weekend where we visited our old neighborhood in Batavia and attended the Antique Slot Machine and Jukebox Show in St. Charles. I found three items I would have bought from the show, but Doughboy stood firm on his word to "look but not buy". What a buzz kill.

We ate at our favorite pizza parlor - Gino's East. There is nothing like Gino's thin cracker crust pizza coupled with a pitcher of cold draft beer. We also dined twice at Portillo's for the bext Italian beef in the world. I was ecstatic to see they ship anywhere in the U.S. Yummmmm! I'm a Wisconsin girl at heart and my taste in culinary arts are limited to basic food. I'd rather spend my money on something tangible than dine at expensive restaurants. Blue jeans, pizza and beer suit me just fine!

After cruising through the aisles of the slot machine event, we drove north to another of our favorite destinations - the quaint town of Long Grove. I couldn't resist buying a new sweater for Leo from the Dog House. It cost more than any sweater I would buy myself, but he loves it. Other purchases were cute finds for baby Ava and a bottle of Riesling wine for Doughby and I to share at home this weekend. It's fun to travel, but there's no place like home. With a click of my ruby slippers, I was back home in Georgia while Doughboy traveled to Pittsburgh.