You thought the last post was sweet?

This is even sweeter...

Pure love....

Stud spent some time on Friday making guacamole with his favorite girl.  Monkey spent some time gorging herself on guac with her favorite guy.  At some point, this selfie was snapped.

I love these two with all my heart.

Got a minute?

I know I've been absent from the Blogosphere for quite a while now.  There has just been so much going on around here, I probably could never really catch you up on it all.

Sadly, one of the things going on is that one of my very best friends' husband is battling very aggressive cancer.  Actually, some of you may remember him, as he was the friend who did the remodeling in my basement. 

Anyway, I had no idea there was a GoFundMe page set up for him until about 5 minutes ago.  I really wish I had known so I could have shared it sooner.  If you have a few moments to spare today, please go check it out.  Hopefully, you'll find a few dollars to donate, as well.

There is a benefit being held this afternoon for him and his family.  I'm looking forward to seeing him, and my friend.  At the same time, I'm almost afraid to see him.  It's been a couple months since I've last seen him.  He has since stopped all treatment, and has decided to just make the most of whatever time he has left.  He has had hospice care for a while now, so I just pray they've been keeping him comfortable.

If you are a prayer, feel free to send some their way.

Reason #857 why I will never leave Chicago....

This is what today is SUPPOSED to be about...

However, THIS is what today has looked like all day here in ChiTown...

Right now, it's about 33 degrees, and the wind is howling with wind gusts of about 40 MPH.  I LOVE IT!

Sorry, Jen.  I know you're swearing up a storm (in your head, of course!) and probably turning that mug of coffee into a tasty adult beverage right about now.

I do feel bad for my Monkey, though.  But, she's got plenty of Halloweens coming to make up for it.  Plus, she went to an awesome Halloween party with her mommy last Friday, so I think she'll be fine.

By the way....

 It was about 80 here on Monday....

And, I have a story about Monday that I plan to share soon. =)

And the Oscar goes to...

He just cracks me up...

Happy Independence Day!

I know, I know, I've been gone for a bit.  Sorry about that.  I went from no job to four jobs, and I've been working 7 days a week.  The job I thought was going to be so awesome turned out not to be that awesome.  I'll be starting a new one on the 14th.  I know I'm leaving all the details out, but I'll try to come back and share.  In the meantime, I hope you all have a wonderful holiday.  Now, I'm off to do some work for one of my fun jobs! :-/