Me and the Boys

While Scott was in San Diego surfing and rock climbing this past weekend, I went to my first Red Sox game. It was me and a few guys that I work with. We had a lot of fun. Had some burgers and beers before the game, munched on some peanuts during the game. I was truly one of the guys. One thing I learned: Red Sox fans are crazy! The Sox were playing the Yankees, so I'm sure you can imagine the things that were being said. I felt like I was in the bleachers of Wrigley Field! Actually, I'll be there on Wednesday so I'll really be able to compare the experience.

Don't worry, I haven't converted to a Red Sox fan...nor will I ever! But it's fun to experience it all while I'm here!

Fiesta!

Scott and I have made friends with another couple that likes food as much as we do. They had us over during the week for Mexican night. They made the tacos, we brought the sangria. It was great. When we knocked on their door, this is what they saw.

Camping, here we come!

Since spring's right around the corner, Scott and I wanted to make sure we had everything ready to go camping. We have pretty much everything except 2 things...Scott needed a new backpack and I needed a sleeping bag. So we headed to REI and got them. Scott had to order his pack, but I was able to get my bag. Of course I had to try it out!







I think I'll keep it!

He did it!!

Scott decided a few months ago that he wanted to start building things. And when I say building, I mean from scratch. No guides, nothing to follow. He decided his first project would be a wine rack and if he could do this, he could make anything. Well, he did it. It was tougher than he thought, but I think it turned out great. You can see for yourself.


This was the starting point. Scott basically went to Home Depot with the idea and came home with all the parts. I admit, at this point I was a little nervous.





Day by day Scott worked a little more on it. Some days were better than others. I think this day was the worst of it. I decided to leave the room at one point to let Scott work it out.






I was so proud of him when it came together. Now if the floor was only even!





Before it was painted we had to make sure we could fill it without it falling. It worked!






Once it was painted you could really see how well it turned out. And it really helped to see it full of wine too!




Who knows what will be the next project!!

The table of misfits

Since Scott and I couldn't make it home to have Easter with either of our families, we decided to have a few folks over who were staying in town.

So I took advantage of the opportunity and had some fun decorating!



We only had a couple friends from work over, but as usual it was a lot of fun. There was lots of food and plenty of stories were shared.




Hope you all had a good holiday wherever you were and with whoever you shared it with!

Sweet Home Chicago!

Scott had a business trip to Chicago this weekend and I couldn't let him go alone! While he was busy at work, I was enjoying being back at home.



We stayed downtown and had a great view of the city from our hotel room. I was able to see the river being dyed green for St. Patrick's Day. I think it stays that color almost year round!
While I didn't make it to the parade, I had enough fun checking out all the crazy outfits everyone had on walking around the city.




Scott was busy working at the annual Houseware Show at McCormick Place. While it was different this year since he's at a new company, everything seemed to work out really well. It was a fun experience for me to visit the show and not work at it. Maybe next year I'll be demo-ing the steam mop!




I also got to catch up with family which is always great, especially since we won't see any of them for Easter. I went shopping with my mom, lunch with Tim, Dana, Ellie, Dad, and the rest of that clan. As usual the time flew by.

It was kind of funny coming home this time though. I really appreciated all the little things that I don't think I ever noticed when I was home every day. I'm looking forward to my next trip back when I can stay a little longer!

Trying to be green

We've been having some technical difficulties with the computer so this post has taken longer than usual. Anyway...


Scott and I are trying hard to live a "green" life. We bring our own bags to the grocery store. We recycle. We try and buy local food. I was at Whole Foods last week buying some specialty items and found some "ecologically friendly" laundry detergent. We needed some anyway, so I thought I'd try something new. It was plant based, contained no phosphates, it was reasonably priced. It seemed to look like a good purchase. Until I got home.

Normally we buy ALL small and mighty because it cleans just as many loads as the large bottle, but there's less waste. I compared the labels when I got home (I know, I'm a dork!), and this is what I found out...

ALL can wash 32 loads, the new detergent can do 20. ALL doesn't contain phosphates either. Now look at the bottles...




The ALL bottle is actually smaller. Now I'm sure the detergent is gentler because it's plant based and everything, but is anyone else as confused as I am?

I feel as if I've been duped. By the hippies at Whole Foods no less! Can anyone explain this one to me?