The Time We Saw a Gator in Chicago
One of A's friends scored student (i.e. cheap) tickets to a Chicago Bulls game, and since it was inexpensive amusement, we jumped at the opportunity. They played the Phoenix Suns, and even though they lost it was a tight game (105-111 at the end).
The Time Eggs Became Art
For Easter, one of A's classmates continued a tradition she began last year: having people over to paint Ukrainian Easter eggs. Last year we were both fooled by how simple it sounded. This is not your standard Easter egg project!
First you have to empty out a raw egg. You can do this by one of two methods. The old-fashioned way is to make a hole in each end and blow out the insides. It's very tiring and time-consuming. The easier method is to use a neat tool a very intelligent person invented which effectively blows air into the egg at one end.
Once your egg is hollowed out, you sketch out your design in pencil.
First you have to empty out a raw egg. You can do this by one of two methods. The old-fashioned way is to make a hole in each end and blow out the insides. It's very tiring and time-consuming. The easier method is to use a neat tool a very intelligent person invented which effectively blows air into the egg at one end.
Once your egg is hollowed out, you sketch out your design in pencil.
The Time The River Got Green at the Gills
Every year for St. Patrick's Day the Chicago River gets dressed up for the occasion. Even though the weather wasn't the greatest, we headed downtown to watch the festivities. From our view close by the river edge, we noticed that it appears the green color is created from a yellow dye along with a red powder... we're very curious as to how those two colors make the bright lime green hue.
The Time K Drooled Over Wheels
For the wonderful fake holiday encouraged by florists and Hallmark, we joined hundreds of other couples and went to the Chicago Auto Show. A conversation held with one of the display coordinators:
Him: You brought your husband for Valentine's Day, how nice.
A: Well, not really... she's the one who wanted to come.
Him: Oh, really? (in a disbelieving tone)
Me: Yeah, really! Can I sit in that Lamborghini over there?
Him: (to A) You really lucked out! Your wife wanted to come to the Auto Show!
We saw antique cars, sports cars, hybrid cars, concept cars and military cars.
Him: You brought your husband for Valentine's Day, how nice.
A: Well, not really... she's the one who wanted to come.
Him: Oh, really? (in a disbelieving tone)
Me: Yeah, really! Can I sit in that Lamborghini over there?
Him: (to A) You really lucked out! Your wife wanted to come to the Auto Show!
We saw antique cars, sports cars, hybrid cars, concept cars and military cars.
The Time We Dyed Our Necks Pink
Posts recapping our wedding would be incomplete without one about our rehearsal dinner. We let A's parents have full rein in making the plans, and we never could have imagined what they'd come up with!
This fabulous vehicle showed up to get us:
Yes, that is a pink Hummer limo. It was pretty awesome, and we all got rad black and pink beads to wear. Admit it, you're jealous.
This fabulous vehicle showed up to get us:
Yes, that is a pink Hummer limo. It was pretty awesome, and we all got rad black and pink beads to wear. Admit it, you're jealous.
The Time We Got Cake Up Our Noses
We started out our reception with a surprise... after 60 seconds our slow first dance turned into a fast salsa that we had choreographed and practiced (a lot!). In fact, we were more nervous about the dance than the ceremony!
The Time We Got Married
Our wedding was awesome. There are many other words to describe it: beautiful, amazing, moving, hilarious, emotional, fun, and incredible come to mind. But I think it's well summed up with "awesome". A bunch of people have asked to see pictures, so here you go! Our photographer was - you guessed it - awesome, and our photos are gorgeous! Here are some of my faves other than those displayed on our photographer's blog. Enjoy!
The Time(s) It Snowed in Chicago
Snow is nothing new to Chicago, but it's still a novelty to us! It might be super cold, and I might still not have the proper gloves yet, but I love to play in it. Next step: Get a sled and find a decent hill (difficult to do in the city).
The Time We Hung Out With Monkeys (Costa Rican Honeymoon Part III)
Our next (and final) stop was Manuel Antonio, a town on the Pacific coast known for a national park with gorgeous beaches and an abundance of wildlife. As the drive to MA from Monteverde takes around 4 hours, we decided to splurge and hire a private driver, which was highly recommended by previous travelers. Carlos picked us up bright and early and was eager to share interesting facts and information about his country which just enhanced the beautiful drive.
Carlos and our awesome ride:
Carlos and our awesome ride:
The Time We Ran From a Tarantula (Costa Rican Honeymoon Part II)
After two fantastic days in Arenal, it was time to head to Monteverde. Always adventurous, we opted to take a boat-horse-taxi transfer. A group of tourists crosses Lake Arenal, boards horses and rides partway to Monteverde, then get picked up by a taxi for the rest of the trip. Pretty easy. At least, that was what we were told...
The day started out well. We got picked up by a driver from our hotel early in the morning. He headed towards the lake. So far, so good. Once at the lake, he pulls over on the side of the road and says, "Here we are." Um, where are we? So we get out, grab our stuff, and the driver hands us a bag with water bottles and a pineapple. He points down a dirt hill saying, "Your boat is down there." There are about six boats pulled up on the dirt embankment. Um, which one? We set off down the path and a boat captain waved us down. He points to his boat and tosses our stuff in. We're the only people there. Um, where is everyone else? Turns out we were just the first of the group to arrive. So we waited at the "dock".
The day started out well. We got picked up by a driver from our hotel early in the morning. He headed towards the lake. So far, so good. Once at the lake, he pulls over on the side of the road and says, "Here we are." Um, where are we? So we get out, grab our stuff, and the driver hands us a bag with water bottles and a pineapple. He points down a dirt hill saying, "Your boat is down there." There are about six boats pulled up on the dirt embankment. Um, which one? We set off down the path and a boat captain waved us down. He points to his boat and tosses our stuff in. We're the only people there. Um, where is everyone else? Turns out we were just the first of the group to arrive. So we waited at the "dock".
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