107 wizard of oz festival : chesterton, indiana

Spent the day in Chesterton with the Pittman crew to take some Sloane photos and attend the Wizard of OZ parade and festival. It was full of folks dressed like the characters, some folks that were really in the movie, some real munchkins - that Bella's cheerleading group cheered for - and etc. It was interesting for sure. Being from Kansas, I find it funny that we never had an OZ themed festival or parade. Might be time for LV to step it up!

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Meetings in the loop

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Simply Phoebe soaking up the sun.




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113 wicker park

A great Sunday!  I haven't spent much time in Wicker Park, but with the Renegade Art Fair on Division, I decided to head down and check it out.  We had brunch at a cute spot Prasino - loved it - it was very energetic and the food was solid.  I will for sure go back.  The art fair was superb too!  Lots of great vendors!!  AND I was finally able to try on a pair of Mohop shoes - bought the last pair in walnut!  So excited!!





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114 superb sky

The most beautiful Saturday and I was stuck inside waiting on the dishwasher installer. Had a 12-4 window and he finally showed at 3:45. *frown* but, he did a good job and now I should be back in business!




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115 political party

Spotted these "party" favors at West Elm. Aren't they cute?




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116 its the law

Noticed another sign at the Evanston crosswalks. The "stop here for pedestrian" sign seems to confuse drivers. They stop even when pedestrians aren't present. It's so frustrating. Traffic signage in the US is ridiculous because we have to spell it all out. None of those European icons. Sad!




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117 high in the sky

Watching the progression of a new building everyday on the way to work.




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10 on 10 { sept 2012 }

It’s the tenth of the month and that means it’s time for the 10 on 10 challenge!  I have been absent the last couple of months, but finally back on track!  It was quite the eventful Monday too!

On a side note … My Posterous blog is officially broken (boo!) and Blogger is frustrating the heck out of me.  I need some serious advice from you Blogger folks about how to get photos to post at a specific size!!!  Anyhoo...

{1} Made a quick stop along the river in Wilmette on the way back from the dentist – everything checked out OK, thank goodness!  We think I may have bruised a tooth.  Did you even know that was possible?  I had no idea!
{2} It was such a beautiful day today I had to duck out for a photo op of the sun among the grasses.
{3} Then a visit to the rheumatologist – still trying to figure out how to get rid of my right side pain.  Ugh! More exercises and if that doesn’t work, a shot in the buttock.  Sound fun or what?
{4} Meanwhile we had to rush one of my coworkers to the urgent clinic after she had a crazy allergic reaction to something.  We have no idea what, but hives, chills, feeling like she was on fire, itchy and throwing up.  What a mess!  She’s fine – all doped up now, but boy that was kind of scary.
{5} A little view – I kind of like the lack of focus here.  Sometimes my iPhone does fun things in error.
{6} Finally grabbed lunch around 3 – as you can see the place was pretty empty.
{7} Back to the grindstone – sadly I was not at all productive today with all the chaos.  I am not fond of days when I feel like I got nothing done.
{8} The sun is going down earlier – this was my view upon leaving the office.  Kind of makes me sad to see Summer go.  But I do love Fall!
{9} Took a quick walk along the lakefront after work – all the lifeguards have gone home and we’re on our own now. I had broken down and bought a beach token this year and sadly used it only once.  Must do better at taking advantage of the beach next summer.
{10} Home to happy endings.

119 italian percale

I cannot wait to rest my head on these beauties!!

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