As most of our readers know, I just celebrated a momentous birthday. To celebrate, we met up with friends for Sergio's famous fish tacos at the Grill in the Park, at Diversey and the inner drive in Lincoln Park. The tacos and cupcakes were delicious! The company was fantastic! The weather, divine! The gifts were totally unnecessary but oh so witty! I would have turned 40 years ago if I knew it would be this good! 

Miles enjoyed nacho libre!

We went to our good friends Andre and Linda's store opening party on Friday.  Its called Cat & Mouse, and its a store specializing in non-electronic games.  Andre and Linda have been recommending great board games to us for years, so we're delighted that the rest of the world can now benefit.  If you're in the Chicago area, their store is located at  2212 West Armitage.  Best of Luck Andre and Linda!

I've got the photos off my camera and am putting up a first batch. West coast of Michigan, on Lake Michigan near Grand Haven: From Lake Superior coast at Pictured Rock National Lakeshore:

Kewenaw snow levels. 25 feet last year!

Our trailer really made the whole trip possible