Here Comes the Sun

Monday, June 17, 2013

Grand Canyon

Before Lake Powell we spent a day in the Grand Canyon. As it was my first time seeing the Grand Canyon, I was taken aback at the size and scope of this natural wonder. It was very beautiful and mesmerizing.

Happy Anniversary!

18 years ago today, I married my BFF. We are celebrating in Glenwood Springs with a little R&R at their hot springs pool.

Arches National Park

From Lake Powell we headed to Moab, Utah and visited Arches National Park. We were not expecting the expansive views that this park provided. The views in this park were

simply breathtaking.

Lake Powell

We travelled to Page, AZ and relaxed for a few days at the town's man made lake, Lake Powell. Warm water and beautiful views made for an enjoyable day at the lake.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Antelope Slot Canyon

Saturday, June 15, 2013

First Stop: Vegas!

On the first day of our road trip, we drove 10 hours to Las Vegas. We enjoyed the heat and recharged our batteries by staying mostly poolside.

We strolled around after the heat died down to take in the Vegas sights.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Road trip!

I realized the other day that October will mark the 24th year of my California residency. I moved to San Francisco in 1989 from Chicago. Everything I owned was packed into a mailing box or suitcase and away I went on my new adventure in California.

During these past 24 years, I have never driven back to the Chicagoland area. I've always wanted to embark on this journey and now, 24 years later, the time has come to explore the sites between California and Indiana, my birth state. With a luggage holder on top of our Prius, the 4 of us load up and away we go....

Sunday, December 19, 2010

More Chicago Shots

The Surprise Visit

Jack and Faye celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. I flew in to Chicago and posed as their waitress at Smith & Wollensky in downtown Chicago. We had a wonderful time on the rainy Chicago day. It was great to reconnect with family and old friends.