We went to the Arlington Race Course to celebrate Mr. James’ bday. It was ladies day so the hats were a must.



you can pinpoint the exact moment when you got totally bombed. In my case, it was a Nalgene full of “sweet tea.” yikes.

Some guy sat down with Sarah and I and proceeded to show us his fused together toes:

This is my reaction when I remembered later as we shared the picture:



The loss of my Dad this year means we have to start new traditions, which we did with as much gusto as we could. Pies, fireworks and friends in the new condo and my mom and I in matching shirts b/c it was FREEZING!






There was also the 40th Annual Gay Pride Parade. Parade route is at the end of my block. Here are some highlights!
CMiddy came to see me this weekend and we ate. A LOT. I didn’t take pics from the Food Tour. I did take pics of the Taste of Chicago
Just be glad I spared you the pics of the vomit fountain sitting a few rows down. We think he threw up an peanut in its entirety. It was quite the show.
no fist fights, but so many puking and wasted people,
it was pretty intense!

again with the sideways pics but you get the idea. Steph and I finished the 10k (6.2 miles) in 1 hour and 14 minutes. She beat me by a second, drat!
It only rained on us, not snowed, so you know, that’s progress from the March race. we are looking for our next run!
but this is where I have been since January 8, 2009