Melinda and I had a super fabulous weekend! We went to Chicago with Pat on Saturday then stopped in Dearborn at the Henry Ford Museum today on our way home. So much fun!
We went down to Pat's house on Friday night after work. The drive down wasn't much fun since its was raining and dark. Yuck! But we made it there in one piece, which was nice. We hung out with Pat for a bit before going to bed.
We got up at 5:00 am on Saturday to head for Chicago. We got on the road about 5:30ish. The plan was originally that we would switch drivers, but Pat ended up driving the whole way since it was his car. Though Melinda and I switched spots and each got to nap some. I think I slept through about 1.5 hours of the 4 hour trip. We didn't encounter much traffic, which seemed a bit unusual for a Saturday.
Our first stop was the Field Museum for the "Real Pirates" exhibtion, which was ending. The exhibit is about the pirate ship "Whydah" which Melinda and I had first learned about at the Pirate Museum in Salem, MA back in 2007. The exhibit was really neat, but they didn't allow photography. Boo! Though I did purchase a book about the exhibit so hopefully I can scan some photos from that to use for scrapbooking. We looked around a few of the other exhibits, but not much as changed there since our last visit so we left.
Next stop was Navy Pier for lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. This is were we ALWAYS have lunch when we go to Chicago. The food was AWESOME! So good! I had a cheeseburger. Pat had a variety of different shrimp. Melinda had shrimp lingini. Then we all split a chocolate chip cookie sundae! It was soooo delicious! It got devoured. After lunch we looked around Navy Pier a bit, took photos, did some shopping, etc.
After Navy Pier we headed to Water Tower Place to go to American Girl Place. It had recently moved from its previous building, but it was still a mad house! WOW! That is one crazy store. I am so sad that they are going to be retiring my favorite doll, Kirsten at the end of the year. I had to get a few things I was missing. Melinda and Pat each got me an outfit as my Christmas present. LOL Melinda and I only really looked around the historical doll section. We didn't really get to explore much of the rest of the store. It seriously is super crazy with kits running EVERYWHERE!
The next objective for our trip was to find one of the locations where they filmed "The Dark Knight." We did find it, but it was difficult for Melinda to get photos of. We'll have to go back another time to try to get better photos.
By this time we were all pretty tired and wanted to go to the hotel. We weren't going to stay at the hotel we normally stay at in downtown Chicago since we had decided to use some reward points with a different hotel chain. The hotel we had reservations at was by Midway airport and had gotten good reviews on TripAdvisor.com. When we got closer to Midway we got stuck in some traffic due to construction on S. Cicero Ave, but we eventually got to the hotel. The hotel was nice. The room was clean. Not all that spacious, but it wasn't bad. The staff was really friendly and we had no issues redeeming our points. Pretty much after we unpacked the car we all took a nap.
When we woke up we were hungry. We had seen a Giordano's Pizza two blocks from the hotel and decided to order a cheese stuffed pizza. WOW! Was it good! SOOOOOO full of cheese. I swear the cheese was about 2 inches thick. Seriously good. Though I'm not sure it was better then Gino's where we normally go, but it was really, really good. Better than Uno's. I LOVE Chicago style pizza. Though sadly I didn't get a photo of it.
After that we just hung out in the room watching "Milk" on HBO. It was an interesting movie, though I really wasn't paying attention.
We then went to bed so we could get up early to leave for home. Our original plans were to go to the Halloween Nights at Greenfield Village, but the event was sold out for Sunday night. Bummer. So we decided to go to the Henry Ford Museum to see the Lego Castle exhibit. In all the years going to Greenfield Village, Melinda and I have never been to the Henry Ford Museum. It gave us another chance to use our membership. The Henry Ford Museum is really neat, though the set up is kind of confusing and at times seems haphazard. Lots of exhibits about different kinds of history other than automotive. One of the neatest parts was seeing the chair that Abraham Lincoln was shot in at Ford's Theater. Will have to post some photos of the museum later.
After that we went back up to Pat's house to get Melinda's car and head home. We were looking forward to seeing our babies. It was a short weekend, but lots of fun. We had fun spending time with Pat.
I'll post photos later! Right now I need to go to bed so I can go to work tomorrow.
Later!
Melissa
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Recent Scrapbook Layouts - Part 2
More recent layouts. :)
At the Beach - Melinda playing in Lake Huron in Mackinaw City in 2007
Fierce! - Cassie looking all cute and fierce.
A land forever free - This was for a Past Matters Challenge at ScrapMatters and I decided to scrap about the contributions made during the Civil War by the men who fought for Michigan. The photos and enlistment photos are from the Michigan Historical Society.
Who needs boys! - I did this after Melinda and I assembled my new dressers from IKEA. Pat didn't think we could do it since we're girls, but had no problems! :)
5 Disney Rides I love - These are 5 of my favorite rides at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Treasure these moments - Photos of Mom, Aunt Joyce, Melinda and I at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios from March 2009. It was definitely a trip I will never forget!
My fashion style growing up
Barbie Girl - For a My Story Matters challenge at ScrapMatters about our favorite toy. Mine growing up were Barbies.
Vermont State Memorial - The Vermont State Memorial at Gettysburg, PA
Special Delivery - A photo of Draco in a box.
The last full measure - The layout I did to commemorate the anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg.
Lobster Cove - Photos from lunch in York, ME from 2007
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"Thanks for noticing me!" - Mom, Melinda, and I with Eeyore at the Crystal Palace from March 2009
Dare to fly - Photos of Melinda and I on Dumbo at Disneyland in 2008
How do you take your tea? - Photos of Mom, Melinda, and I on the Mad Tea Cups at Walt Disney World from March 2009
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - Photos from our trip to Mackinaw in 2008
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Boston - Photos from the Counting Crows and Augustana concert. Melinda's favorite song is "Boston" by Augustana.
Mr. Incredible - A layout of one of my heroes: Steve Yzerman.
Counting Crows - Photos of the Counting Crows performing at Meadow Brook Music Festival from July 2009.
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It's magic! - Photos of Melinda and I with Cinderella Castle during extra magic hours from March 2009
Unsurpassed heroism - The North Carolina State Memorial at Gettysburg, PA
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Safari Mickey - For the first ever DISboards Speed Scrap. It was so super fun! Photos of Mom, Aunt Joyce, Melinda, and I with Mickey at Camp Minnie Mickey at Animal Kingdom from March 2009
Donald Duck - Mom, Melinda, and I with Donald Duck at Chef Mickey's from March 2009
Just Goofing around - Mom, Melinda, and I with Goofy at Chef Mickey's from March 2009
What is goofy doing? - Photos of me with Goofy from dinner at Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland from April 2008.
Chicago Skyline - Photos of Melinda and I with the Chicago skyline from Navy Pier from September 2006.
That is all for our part 2. I'm hoping to post the rest tomorrow!
Later!
Melissa
At the Beach - Melinda playing in Lake Huron in Mackinaw City in 2007
Fierce! - Cassie looking all cute and fierce.
A land forever free - This was for a Past Matters Challenge at ScrapMatters and I decided to scrap about the contributions made during the Civil War by the men who fought for Michigan. The photos and enlistment photos are from the Michigan Historical Society.
Who needs boys! - I did this after Melinda and I assembled my new dressers from IKEA. Pat didn't think we could do it since we're girls, but had no problems! :)
5 Disney Rides I love - These are 5 of my favorite rides at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Treasure these moments - Photos of Mom, Aunt Joyce, Melinda and I at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios from March 2009. It was definitely a trip I will never forget!
My fashion style growing up
Barbie Girl - For a My Story Matters challenge at ScrapMatters about our favorite toy. Mine growing up were Barbies.
Vermont State Memorial - The Vermont State Memorial at Gettysburg, PA
Special Delivery - A photo of Draco in a box.
The last full measure - The layout I did to commemorate the anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg.
Lobster Cove - Photos from lunch in York, ME from 2007
Page 1:
Page 2:
"Thanks for noticing me!" - Mom, Melinda, and I with Eeyore at the Crystal Palace from March 2009
Dare to fly - Photos of Melinda and I on Dumbo at Disneyland in 2008
How do you take your tea? - Photos of Mom, Melinda, and I on the Mad Tea Cups at Walt Disney World from March 2009
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - Photos from our trip to Mackinaw in 2008
Page 1:
Page 2:
Boston - Photos from the Counting Crows and Augustana concert. Melinda's favorite song is "Boston" by Augustana.
Mr. Incredible - A layout of one of my heroes: Steve Yzerman.
Counting Crows - Photos of the Counting Crows performing at Meadow Brook Music Festival from July 2009.
Page 1:
Page 2:
It's magic! - Photos of Melinda and I with Cinderella Castle during extra magic hours from March 2009
Unsurpassed heroism - The North Carolina State Memorial at Gettysburg, PA
Page 1:
Page 2:
Safari Mickey - For the first ever DISboards Speed Scrap. It was so super fun! Photos of Mom, Aunt Joyce, Melinda, and I with Mickey at Camp Minnie Mickey at Animal Kingdom from March 2009
Donald Duck - Mom, Melinda, and I with Donald Duck at Chef Mickey's from March 2009
Just Goofing around - Mom, Melinda, and I with Goofy at Chef Mickey's from March 2009
What is goofy doing? - Photos of me with Goofy from dinner at Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland from April 2008.
Chicago Skyline - Photos of Melinda and I with the Chicago skyline from Navy Pier from September 2006.
That is all for our part 2. I'm hoping to post the rest tomorrow!
Later!
Melissa
Sunday, January 11, 2009
I've been a bad blogger!
Oh dear, I have been such a bad blogger! The holidays were good, though it always seems hard to get back to the normal routine.
On New Year's Day I watched part of the "Winter Classic" outdoor hockey game that was between the Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. They played at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Wings weren't doing so well in the first period so we turned it off and watched the "Twilight Zone" marathon. During the 2nd and 3rd periods it seemed that everytime we flipped the game on, the Wings would score. They ended up winning 6-4. I'm so glad that the Wings were able to participate in one of these games. We went to the outdoor game back in 2001 dubbed the "Cold War" between U of M and Michigan State. It was fun, but soooooooo cold!!!!
I have lots of layouts to post, so so going to get to it.
Britt released a super cool new kit this week called "Monstrosity." If you purchase it before Friday you get a really cool bonus alpha.
Here is what I scrapped with it:
Welcome to Monstrosity
Trouble Kitty
Last week Britt released a really cool template pack inspired by fellow Britt-girl, Kelsy.
Here is what I scrapped with those:
Field of Destiny
the Straits of Mackinac
Lately I've really been in the mood to scrap my photos from Gettysburg.
Bucktail Brigade - The 149th PA Infantry monument which was part of a unit known as the "Bucktail Brigade" because of the bucktails they wore on their kepis. This was for a Saturday Special challenge at ScrapMatters
History's Muse - The 123rd New York Infantry monument. The figure on the top represents Clio, the muse of history.
Schoolteacher's Regiment - The 151 PA Infantry monument. It got the nickname "Schoolteacher's Regiment" because of all the teachers in the unit.
Pennsylvania State Monument - The PA State Monument is probably the most photographed monument at Gettysburg and also the largest. It was greated to honor all Pennsylvanians who fought at Gettysburg. This was for a Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters
Witness to History - The Lutheran Theological Seminary which played a vital role in the first day of fighting at Gettysburg.
Beauty is all around - This is one of my favorite photographs from Gettysburg. When I saw this tree, I just had to get a photo. There is something beautiful about it to me.
General George S. Meade - General Meade's equestrian statue. This was for the December In Loving Color challenge at ScrapMatters.
A few Chicago layouts:
Capturing U-505 - The U-505 at the Museum of Science and Industry. This was for a roadmap to scrap challenge at ScrapMatters.
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse - The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse from Navy Pier. I take a billion photos of it each time we go to Navy Pier. This was for a Tuesday Template Challenge at ScrapMatters.
Hard Rock Cafe - Photos from dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe last January. This was for a Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters
A few new Disney layouts:
Minnie's California House - Minnie's house at Disneyland. This was for a challenge at the DISboards.
What a wonderful world! - This was for a makeover challenge I hosted at the DISboards. I redid a layout I had previously done for a Speed Scrap. Photos are from our 2007 WDW trip.
Clarice - This was for a challenge at the DISboards to scraplift a layout. I choose to scraplift a really great layout called "Magical Memory" by Heather (snowdrop).
A few family/random layouts
Kirsten: An American Girl - This was for one of Britt's "Everyday Magic" challenge at ScrapMatters. The challenge was to scrap your favorite book. This was such a difficult choice since I have so many favorites, but ended up choosing Kirsten.
- Photos from the Christmas Walk at Dow Gardens. This was from another Speed Scrap at ScraoMatters.
Walking in a Christmas Wonderland - More photos from the Christmas Walk at Dow Gardens.
Oh the weather outside is frightful! - I just had to scrap the horrible snowstorm we had back in December.
All Smiles - A photo of me when I was a baby. This was for a Tuesday Template challenge at ScrapMatters.
Snow, snow go away! - A few weeks ago Britt released a really cute winter themed mini-kit and this is what I scrapped with it.
Cassie's Sweet Spot - This was for another one of Britt's "Everyday Magic" challenges. You will typically find Cassie on top of the computer monitor. It has been a favorite spot of hers since we found her.
Whew! That is all of the new layouts! I hope everyone has a good week! :)
Later,
Melissa
On New Year's Day I watched part of the "Winter Classic" outdoor hockey game that was between the Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. They played at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Wings weren't doing so well in the first period so we turned it off and watched the "Twilight Zone" marathon. During the 2nd and 3rd periods it seemed that everytime we flipped the game on, the Wings would score. They ended up winning 6-4. I'm so glad that the Wings were able to participate in one of these games. We went to the outdoor game back in 2001 dubbed the "Cold War" between U of M and Michigan State. It was fun, but soooooooo cold!!!!
I have lots of layouts to post, so so going to get to it.
Britt released a super cool new kit this week called "Monstrosity." If you purchase it before Friday you get a really cool bonus alpha.
Here is what I scrapped with it:
Welcome to Monstrosity
Trouble Kitty
Last week Britt released a really cool template pack inspired by fellow Britt-girl, Kelsy.
Here is what I scrapped with those:
Field of Destiny
the Straits of Mackinac
Lately I've really been in the mood to scrap my photos from Gettysburg.
Bucktail Brigade - The 149th PA Infantry monument which was part of a unit known as the "Bucktail Brigade" because of the bucktails they wore on their kepis. This was for a Saturday Special challenge at ScrapMatters
History's Muse - The 123rd New York Infantry monument. The figure on the top represents Clio, the muse of history.
Schoolteacher's Regiment - The 151 PA Infantry monument. It got the nickname "Schoolteacher's Regiment" because of all the teachers in the unit.
Pennsylvania State Monument - The PA State Monument is probably the most photographed monument at Gettysburg and also the largest. It was greated to honor all Pennsylvanians who fought at Gettysburg. This was for a Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters
Witness to History - The Lutheran Theological Seminary which played a vital role in the first day of fighting at Gettysburg.
Beauty is all around - This is one of my favorite photographs from Gettysburg. When I saw this tree, I just had to get a photo. There is something beautiful about it to me.
General George S. Meade - General Meade's equestrian statue. This was for the December In Loving Color challenge at ScrapMatters.
A few Chicago layouts:
Capturing U-505 - The U-505 at the Museum of Science and Industry. This was for a roadmap to scrap challenge at ScrapMatters.
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse - The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse from Navy Pier. I take a billion photos of it each time we go to Navy Pier. This was for a Tuesday Template Challenge at ScrapMatters.
Hard Rock Cafe - Photos from dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe last January. This was for a Speed Scrap at ScrapMatters
A few new Disney layouts:
Minnie's California House - Minnie's house at Disneyland. This was for a challenge at the DISboards.
What a wonderful world! - This was for a makeover challenge I hosted at the DISboards. I redid a layout I had previously done for a Speed Scrap. Photos are from our 2007 WDW trip.
Clarice - This was for a challenge at the DISboards to scraplift a layout. I choose to scraplift a really great layout called "Magical Memory" by Heather (snowdrop).
A few family/random layouts
Kirsten: An American Girl - This was for one of Britt's "Everyday Magic" challenge at ScrapMatters. The challenge was to scrap your favorite book. This was such a difficult choice since I have so many favorites, but ended up choosing Kirsten.
- Photos from the Christmas Walk at Dow Gardens. This was from another Speed Scrap at ScraoMatters.
Walking in a Christmas Wonderland - More photos from the Christmas Walk at Dow Gardens.
Oh the weather outside is frightful! - I just had to scrap the horrible snowstorm we had back in December.
All Smiles - A photo of me when I was a baby. This was for a Tuesday Template challenge at ScrapMatters.
Snow, snow go away! - A few weeks ago Britt released a really cute winter themed mini-kit and this is what I scrapped with it.
Cassie's Sweet Spot - This was for another one of Britt's "Everyday Magic" challenges. You will typically find Cassie on top of the computer monitor. It has been a favorite spot of hers since we found her.
Whew! That is all of the new layouts! I hope everyone has a good week! :)
Later,
Melissa
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