Surprise!!!

After months of planning, several contingency plans, and a lot of hard work, we had a surprise 30th birthday party for Stacy on Friday night. While Stacy knew that there wassomething in the works, I had done my job well of at least pushing her into thinking that "something" was coming on Saturday night instead. Stacy was all dressed up, thinking that she was going out for dinner. We stopped at my parents house to "pick up a bottle of wine for dinner". Being that it was pouring rain, Stacy did not get out of the car, so the surprise that was waiting just inside needed to be modified. So as I went back into the car to "leave," everyone moved on to the front porch. As we backed out of the driveway, Stacy saw everyone waiting for her on the porch. It was a fun party, and Stacy was surprised. Hopefully, it will be soemthing she remembers for many birthdays to come.

"Next Year" is here

With baseball season finally upon us, being from Chicago it is impossible to not feel the burden of the 100 years since our Cubbies have won a World Series title. But, as we say every April..."Next year is here!" The Cubs are built to win this year, or never. With the addition of Fukudome, the Cubs finally have an outfield to contend with. With Kerry Wood closing, we finally have the domination we've lacked in the ninth. Could this be our year? I don't know. But it is going to be a fun ride. So dust off your Sandberg jersey. Turn your Cubs hat around. Dig out your believe bracelets. History will be made this year. One way or another. Go Cubs!

Wrigley visits Cousin Walter

This weekend, Wrigley wanted to take a road trip, so she took us to visit Cousin Walter in Michigan to surprise him. After the surprise wore off, the dogs took us to the dog park for some fun in the mud. Wrigley and Walter terrorized the other dogs, and enjoyed the muddiest water you have ever seen. If you take a close look at some of the pictures, you may even notice how Walter made an escape from the confines of the doggie park into the great beyond. Mud and slobber aside, I believe a good time was had by all. There are more pictures available by following the links on the left to our photo site.