Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Girls Trip: Chicago

Last weekend Angie, Ann Claire, Becky and I headed to Chicago for our First Annual Girls Trip. Ann Claire and Becky went a day early to get in some sightseeing since this was Becky's first trip to the Windy City. Angie and I arrived at the airport after work on Friday planning to be in Chicago at 8:30- just in time for dessert at the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building.

Angie and her dusty, denim luggage circa 1984 were ready to go!
Unfortunately, we never made it to the Signature Room.
We did not get our hotel, the Inter-Continental, until midnight due to a 3 hour delay.On Saturday, our plans were further disrupted when our architectural boat tour of the city was cancelled due to massive amounts of rain.
We didn't let that ruin our trip though. We shopped, ate, and managed to squeeze in a ride on the ferris wheel at Navy Pier.
GhirardelliAfter "lunch" we hailed a cab and went to Lincoln Park.
Lincoln ParkMolly's Cupcakes
Navy PierThe Chicago Tribune building had pieces of stone embedded in its walls representing every state and numerous foreign countries. Mississippi and Tennessee just so happened to be next to each other. Saturday night we had a fun and tasty dinner at Tavern on Rush. Despite a few little "bumps in the road" we had such a fun time. We've already started talking about our destination for our Second Annual Girls Trip!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Happy 86th Birthday, Gramps!

Today Gramps turns 86 years old! Keith and I were recently able to go to Atlanta for a visit. Gramps looked great and seemed to have such a sense of peace and contentment. Hopefully our visit was as good for his heart as it was for mine.I love you, Gramps!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Home Improvement

As we speak my sorority t-shirts from 2001-2005 are on their way to Campus Quilt to be converted into a blanket. This is something I've been wanting to do for a long time now and I was so excited when I found this company. I can't wait to see the final result!

In other house related news, I (ok, Keith and his dad) recently replaced the horrible light fixture in the dining room with this chandelier.It makes such a difference in the room! We're also adding lights/ceiling fans to the guest room and office/music room.

And, most exciting of all, we're getting a new roof! We're in the process of choosing shingles now. Who knew there were so many choices- 30 year? Architectural? Onyx black?

The things you get excited about as a homeowner... and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Photo Friday

That's Keith with a shop vac sucking out the 3 inches of standing water underneath the carpet in my car last night. I'm thinking Cammy's days are numbered.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Here comes...

the BRIDE!

Aimee and Nick are MARRIED! Ahhh! The happy, spontaneous, and laid back event occurred 7-7-10 at a beautiful home overlooking Leiper's Fork. Here are some favorite pictures:
Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Dorroll!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Photo Friday