Last Wednesday I took the afternoon off from work and had lunch with my dad! He drove up from Colorado Springs and we ate at a Thai restaurant. I was so happy that he made the trip because for the past couple of years, it’s been me going to see my family versus them coming … More 1-10-21 Catching Up On My Week
My week was thrown off course on Thursday when I got the news that Colt, my parents’ dog, had died after a large dog bit him and tore open his chest. That was not news I was expecting to get Thursday afternoon and it really shook me and shocked me. I ended up taking the … More 10-25-20
Yesterday, Sidney, Elisabeth, and I went to the Botanic Gardens at night to experience their Glow in the Gardens spectacular for the first time. Hundreds of pumpkins and lanterns lined the walkways, walls, and open spaces of the garden. There was a variety of large pumpkin sculptures, including an owl and a dragon that spurted … More Glow at the Gardens
On Saturday, we started the day at the state capitol for a free tour. It was pretty decent but my favorite part was where we got to see fossils in the marble floors and walls. Did not know that was a thing and it was awesome. There were some really neat ceilings too. I like … More Spring break Chicago & Madison part 3
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