Hi everybody!!
I’m just now back from Chicago. What a FABULOUS time I had!!! CHA was AWESOME! I got to spend time with some great friends, met some new ones and got a peek at some incredible new products coming our way…many of which will soon be available through Jacksonbelle Embellishments!!! I felt like an assistant buyer! I don’t know if I was much help (“You need some of these….some of these….and you HAVE to have some of these…” lol), but it sure was fun!
After CHA I said goodbye to my friends (sniff-sniff) and reunited with my family to spend time in downtown Chicago for the first time ever. I’ve been in the area many times but never actually “downtown.” We did a LOT of walking (and my daughter did a LOT of whining) but it was great. We took a combination architectural and coast boat tour, did a little shopping, oh, and I was introduced to the “lower” streets of the city. I had no idea there were actually streets UNDER the streets in spots. One minute I was standing there looking up at all the buildings, admiring the sites…the next minute my husband was leading us down some steps into a very dark place. lol. I was wondering where in the WORLD he was taking us. Seems there are not only streets under the streets, but there was a bar/restaurant as well…The Billy Goat. My kids LOVED that the door said “BUTT in any time.” They were covering their little mouths, giggling at the “butt.” lol. Anyway, I thought the burgers were good. My husband said I was just really hungry. lol.
We also spent time with my sister-in-law and her family which was great too. The kids had a blast playing with their cousins.
So now I’m back (after a sixteen-hour drive-ugh), trying to catch up on emails and lots of other things. And I see I’ve been chosen THREE times as a “Rockin’ Girl Blogger” by Jody, Amy, and Jenny. Thanks, you guys!!! WOW!! 🙂 I’m honored!! 🙂 **edited: Make that FIVE times!!! I was also chosen by Julia and Trudee. You guys are the best! 🙂
Ok…Sorry for the boring/no picture post, but I am drained and need to go veg on the couch for a bit before dragging myself up to bed. I’ll be back in the swing of things tomorrow!! 🙂
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