Argh, matey!

I love how in Chicago you can be on a random boat tour and come across something like this.

Hailey looking up in wonder

My two favorite things together: my beloved Cultural Center glass domes, and my 14-year-old niece.

Chicago by Segway

We rented Segways this weekend and explored Millenium Park and Museum Campus. It was great fun, and I highly recommend it for anyone visiting the city who wants to see the lakefront without walking it. Here are some of the highlights:

Group Yoga at the Pavilion


Monroe Harbor


Skyline with the newly renamed "Willis Tower"


In front of Buckingham Fountain


Riding up to Soldier Field


South Loop condos


Field Museum


Dinosaur enjoying the sunny day


Self-Portrait of me and my Hubby


I even have more to post tomorrow. *gasp*

We lost a person!

My husband and I have been losing weight this year. Between us, we've lost over 120 pounds -- it's practically a whole other person!

This is us now:


This was us then (3 years ago at my brother-in-law's wedding):



Don't know how long he will let me keep these up here, so enjoy them while you can! :)

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Me and my godmother, Aunt Pat

I am in Tucson visiting our family, and for my mom's Birthday I thought I would post some photos so she could see how we all are. Especially Marley, the newest addition to the family. She looks like a Bukowski, for sure! :)


Aunt Pat and Uncle Art


Marley, who isn't too sure yet about this whole thing




Marley and her G.G.


Awwwww.



Love you, Mom!

Arizona trip

Pools and mountains, glorious, originally uploaded by kudzuplanet.

I am in Tucson at a work conference. This is the resort I am staying at.

I miss my husband and cats, but I don't think I want to go home. EVER.

This is the difference 50 pounds makes

This was me in January. That's a size 18 jacket.





This was me last week. I borrowed a girlfriend's same jacket -- size 12.



50 pounds. Now THAT'S fulfilling a New Year's Resolution!

Spring tulips

DSC_2577, originally uploaded by kudzuplanet.

I played with the saturation and color on these, but yes, they were this bright and cheery!

Tulips in Shade

DSC_2548, originally uploaded by kudzuplanet.

More photos from the Chicago Botanic Garden. The tulips aren't even in full bloom yet! There is more to come as the weeks progress.

Spring is here, at last!

Even the bees are excited.