Ah, summer... went to Joe's Crab Shack for dinner - had a Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Scampi that was great with a Crab and Lobster Martini appetizer that was amazing. Then we went over to Streets of Woodfield to go to Galyan's to look at some shorts for Carol. What a gorgeous night. It was great to walk around - though there wasn't a single place to park at Streets of Woodfield. It also appears that Streets of Woodfield is where the teens go to cruise, walk, and hang-out. All well behaved, but they were out. It was a bit hard to just "stroll" I felt like we were going to get run over all the time. But it was such a gorgeous night, everyone wanted to welcome summer. Very warm. Very slight breeze. Ahhh.....

Oh, before I forget, be sure to wish Erin a Happy 32nd Birthday today before she heads down to the Jersey Shore for the weekend...

Wooo Hooo!!! SUMMER IS HERE!!! Yes, summer. Warm to hot Chicago days. Ahhhhhh... Summer Solstace - The Longest Day of the Year... need to find a way to enjoy this somehow...

Time for another Friday Five...
1. Do you live in a house, an apartment or a condo? A house in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
2. Do you rent or own? Own. 18 years into a mortgage, though.
3. Does anyone else live with you? Well, of course! There's Carol. Oh, and our little bunny, Indy
4. How many times have you moved in your life? Three - once when I was six, once when I got married, and once to move into this house.
5. What are your plans for this weekend? Plans? Just my cousin Jane's wedding on Saturday. Hopefully that's it.

Hey, this one was easy!

I am awake. Why? Because there are kids walking through the neighborhood tossing firecrackers, that's why. Damn kids. Police are on their way. No, they're here - just drove past the house. We could still hear little "pops" in the distance, so the kids are still out there somewhere.