CHICAGO

 a trip home always warms the heart! i went home two weekends in a row to teach movement workshops. the workshops went well, i taught at The Joffery Ballet School and The Academy of Movement and Music.  i had a lot of fun in both places.


i also had a ton of fun eating ice cream at the Oak Park institution for ice cream called Petersen's.  we always went there after dance recitals and ate our faces off! it was so great to return there and have their amazing cinnamon ice cream.

 i spent some time in Evanston as well.  i was lucky enough to have a birthday brunch with both of my brothers.  we visited an amazing place called Dixie Kitchen and ate some great food.  we talked about books, teaching, and getting older.... sigh.

i went downtown with a few friends, we stopped for coffee and took a trip to the park.  we saw the famous bean and the interactive water park.  we trotted over to Buckingham Fountain and i saw the Chicago Theater.  i also visited the former Marshall Fields, now sadly known as Macy's, and i got some Frango mints! the best chocolates to be had!

i got to spend some quality time with my mom... not enough though! i also got to see my childhood friend get married, she looked so amazing and her wedding was beautiful.  i spent time with my sister in law, rubbing her feet and helping as much as i could.  i even did some sanding in the basement, trimming of hedges, and chasing baby bunnies.

i love Chicago. i love my family. i love my friends. life is grand!