All these years in Chicago and we've never been to Hard Rock Cafe. Now we know why, but the girlies loved the loud atmosphere and watching people dance on the bar. And then on to a super-cool show at the Adler. Go see it:

http://adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision/index.shtml

the Adler. Go see it:

http://adlerplanetarium.org/sonicvision/index.shtml

So crowded, so incredibly beautiful... and we only had time for the English Garden

Drinking vampiros. On a Sunday afternoon. With the kiddies.

The tequila playdate, having it your way in the back yard, Valesik hijacks my camera, cherry-picking in Michigan, getting lost in Indiana Dunes, and braving the heat at the always amazing Rancho del Gutseer.

I HEART SUMMER!

more here: http://public.fotki.com/gmatz/out__about/out__about_2006/picking__frolicking/

Gutseer.

I HEART SUMMER!

more here: http://public.fotki.com/gmatz/out__about/out__about_2006/picking__frolicking/

at the Everest Room....... a night to remember for at least the next 15 years

Independence Day for most, D200 day for me... fireworks from the the 40th floor of 161 Clark, a couple hours at the beach and a dance show at home...

Jen, Karen and I and all of our girlies (and boy) on our annual get-together, this time at the beautiful Morton Arboretum.

Proof positve that Mykel totally and completely ROCKS.

Eight years ago today, exactly on her due date, our first daughter came into this world and a little family was born. Happy birthday, beautiful, sweet girl!