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My first time being called for jury duty and I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was up for the adventure!
The day began when I arrived at court at 8:30 am, went through security, signed in and received my $10.  I then was told to go into the court room and sit in the one of the last three rows.  After a few moments the bailiff came in and let us know the procedure of how things would be happening,...

Well as of tonight it wasn't cancelled so tomorrow morning I have jury duty

It's Monday and back to our routine of summer after spending the weekend in Chicago.  Tomorrow I have jury duty, it is my first time going so I'm kind of excited about it.
Some of my favorite pictures from our weekend in Chicago

Seeing the Blue Man Group

Pizza at Giordano's

Navy Pier

Finding the beach in Chicago!

The Bean at Millennium Park (after it was just washed)
Did you...

Do you know a narcissist?  For years I didn't realize one was living in my family, but as with any catastrophe in life, once the dust settles you can look back and see all the signs that were right in front of your face.  
One day when explaining the situation to a friend she told me to look up the definition of the word, I swore my family member's picture should have been next to the list of traits...

It was so fun and so easy working with this kit!  The August kit has to be one of my favorites, although I know I've said that before, and I'll say it again...
You can find them here
and more inspiration here and here
as well as the flickr site here

Here's another couple of my layouts I did with the August kit... I so loved this kit!

Chelsea's first time having Sushi in California

meeting Benjamin Bratt in California
I'll be sure to post more in a few days

1. It's time for another 1 mile run.
2. Working out; it's not a bad place for your mind, body and soul.
3. I must be sleepy
4. Love is the best thing I have ever known.
5. My family is simply amazing.
6. The last time I laughed really loudly was during our surprise Anniversary party. 
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Chicago, tomorrow my plans...

Hello Summer... I love you!
Ah it seems to be winding down quickly... soon Chelsea will start back to school and shortly after  that Zach will be in school again too... so I thought my 13 should be of my favorite summertime things.
1.  Movies and lunch any day - just cuz we feel like it!
2.  Coldstone Ice cream!

3.  Fruit... oh the fruit is the best in the summer!

(thanks Val!)
4....

Well, I think I finally finished my travel mini and can add it to my basket of mini books.  I added journaling and stamping (right on some of the pics).
It was one of those projects that I could constantly walk back and add little details to
As always I had such a blast making these!
Can't wait to post the rest of my Work in Progress gallery in a few days!

Awesome weekend!
I left the house on Friday with the camper packed in anticipation of a fun weekend with family and friends.  I got that and a whole bunch more!
I truly am so lucky for the family and friends that I have.  They pulled off the ultimate surprise by planning a surprise party for Joel and my 25th wedding anniversary during a camp out weekend that we had planned back in February!
My...