I know, I know, I know. It's been well beyond weeks since I last placed an update on the blog site. I've been meaning to for some time. Birthdays. Gatherings. Outdoor events. Pictures have been taken. But nothing ended up on this site. Of course, none of YOU have actually demanded anything of late. No inquiries, posts, or threats to be had.
But no real excuse -- aside from life just getting in the way. A VERY ramped up work schedule has sucked most of the leftover energy right out of my system. After a long day, a traffic-filled trip home, and a late dinner, the last thing I end up thinking about is the blog site.
But I decided to add a small update today. It's Saturday. It's chilly out. Everyone is relaxing. I don't feel like starting new projects. So why not a few photos?Last weekend, we took a journey -- about 1.4 miles down the street -- to Cantigny Park for their annual fall festival. In years past, we haven't found our way into the park very often, despite how beautiful it really is. But this year, it's just been too convenient and offers up many things to keep Su busy. So a fall festival, complete with games, things to climb on, food, and a hayride seemed just the ticket for the day.
Although not the 40 degree temperatures. A day more than 20 degrees below normal just didn't end up quite as "festive" as we had hoped. And it made the hayride pretty darn chilly.But we did have some fun. The ride was still nice, as it provided a beautiful tour of the park. And some hot chocolate was a perfect remedy to the biting winds and chill. And a little bit of extracurricular climbing on the tanks (yes, it's a park full of military vehicles, the First Division Museum, and many other displays and recognition for our country's veterans) for Su helped knock out some of the energy. And, at the very least, it got us out of the house and into nature for a little while.
Winter is approaching fast. So we have to take advantage of these wonderful outdoor opportunities. And here's hoping for 60 degree temperatures NEXT year!
