Maine Math

Direct flight + Manchester Airport's East Rental Car System + Ipod connection + 5.5 hours in a car = JP and I going to Maine and not hating the traveling.

Lots of food + friends and family + a few presents = A wedding party in Maine (and true to Maine, it was overcast and cool - so no swimming... )

(Jasper Beach + Loads of fog = Typical day on the coast of Maine) + JP and some of my family + Tons of fun.

More food + More family + Still not sunny = My family reunion.

Amazing sunny day = Last day in Maine, mostly spent in a car.

Manchester Airport's Rental Car drop off + Direct flight + Sister-in-law pick-up at the airport = Painless travel home.

All this = First time showing off JP as my husband in Maine! Yeah!

Two Day Work Week

I love two day work weeks.... I love zero day work weeks the best, but that's not possible right now. I am still so excited about our trip to Maine!!

Pre-party planning

Last night I was able to see the set up for our September Chicago party in full swing at our friends' annual alley party. It is going to be amazing, fun and just what I wanted. Now we just need to finish up the invites and get them in the mail.

On the topic of parties - JP and I will be in Maine on Wednesday and our Maine party is Thursday, my side's family reunion is Saturday! I CAN'T WAIT!

Cubbies!

In Chicago the 3rd seems to be a bigger deal than the 4th. The first works are held on the 3rd, although the parade is on the 4th - neither of which I attend. JP and I were blessed with a fun alternative for the 3rd. Our friend Mara and Marcus got tickets through work for the Cubs game and asked us along. The Cubs won in the tenth inning by a walk! The only downside was that it was oddly chilly for July in Chicago.

Today we are planning on attending a family cookout. What a nice relaxing weekend.