Lap switcharoo

Tom texted me to come downstairs because he needed to get up (and obviously the dogs still needed a warm lap)…

So I come downstairs and put a blanket on my lap and they got up and ran over. 

They’re not spoiled. Nope.

Leaving Atlanta. Boooooo.

It was hard saying goodbye because we had soooo much fun and soooo many laughs and we all get along soooo well.

But we’re counting the days until Kelly hopefully comes back to Chicago this ssummer—and we have a birthday girls weekend to plan for September!

Sharing a big chair at the airport gate.

Atlanta Day 3

Gorgeous and 70°
Visiting the roof of Kelly’s office building – ’twas a bit gusty.
Checking out Kelly’s new future puppy.
Threatening to take home the orange kitty I’ve never had but always wanted.
Eating a delicious burger with avocado, fried egg, and breaded shrimp!
Still working on this godforsaken puzzle. It was horrible. Pieces fit together and looked right…but were totally wrong. There was lots of swearing.

Atlanta Day 2

Living Lippy?!
Amazing appetizer lunch at The Yard House
We had to stop in a place called Cereal Bar. WHAAAAAT?!
You bet your ass I tried a Nutty Buddy shake! (It was okay but too expensive.)
And then back home it was time to start the puzzle.

NIMCon Solo Ensemble

Northern Illinois Music Conference

Thankfully it wasn’t too far to Highland Park Middle School—and they looked pretty alert for 8am.

Lucas and Owen
Our actual view during their piece. LOL — They earned a 2.

Between performances we just hung around the library/cafeteria area with Lucas’ parents. It’s a really nice school.

Owen’s big ensemble did The Entertainer and it was really good!

They earned a 1!

After the performance, the judge gives them a few tips and suggestions and has them practice some bars again to see the difference. It’s really neat.

Yes I’m really up and ready this early.

Owen has a band solo ensemble this morning—half an hour away plus he plays first at 8am and we’re supposed to be there 45 minutes prior. So my alarm went off at 5:30. I’m already looking forward to my nap this afternoon. 😂

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