More Chicago

Stein, Toni(Travis and Val's friend from KC), D and Me!

Sat afternoon, we BBQ'd at D's and then walked to Wrigley Field for a Cub's game. The weather was gorgeous! After the game, we went out around the stadium. We later decided to take the party back to D's and stayed up all night, AGAIN! We had a really great time talking, laughing hysterically, playing jokes on each other, you name it! It was just like the good ole' days! It was hard to see the weekend come to an end, but at the same time, nice to finally get some sleep! :)

Chicago ....

Boys will be boys!

Don't ask, I have no idea!

Me and Abida.

Ali, Andy, Rowdy, Travis, Eric and Damien

On Fri, we hung around Damien's waiting for everyone to show up.
Eric aka Stein - Springfield, MO

Ali and Abida - St. Louis

Andy - St. Louis

Travis - KC

Damien had restaurants and pubs by his place, so Eric, Damien, Rowdy and myself had dinner at this delicious Cuban Restaurant, while we waited for everyone else to arrive. After the crew showed up, we decided to stay in the neighborhood. I honestly can't remember any of the names of the places we went, but it was really about us getting together and, of course, Damien's Birthday!! We stayed up all night talking and laughing!!

Chicago....

We arrived in Chicago at 11pm Thurs night. Damien picked us up, took us to his place and we walked to the pubs close to his house for a night cap.

More to come.....

We had cousin Alex come visit from Tucson, AZ for the week, last week. She had never been to Boston or NYC so she and Dan went to NYC while we were in Chicago and had a pretty good time.

Tired of posting for now....Chicago pics coming soon.....

Deep Sea Fishing

On July 8th, Rowdy and Danny went deep sea fishing with Liam and Nish. Danny caught and they all killed this 150 pound Blue Fin Tuna. Poor Guy! They said it was one of the best experiences ever! I, on the other hand, don't find any enjoyment out of catching and killing my own food. That's just me. Anyway, they brought a TON of tuna home and went to Liam's to grill some of it.

Yankees vs Oakland A's

While I was in STL, Rowdy and Danny decided to take a bus to NYC to watch the Yankees vs Oakland game at Yankee Stadium. After the game, they walked the city, ate some pizza and then took the bus right back home. They said it was a great time.

Boston 4th of July!

Craig Ferguson

John Mellencamp

Boston Pops performing with a children's choir

We headed to the Esplanade for another(well,for me anyway) 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Show. This year, Craig Ferguson, from the Late Late Show was the host, Blue Man Group performed and John Mellencamp played the free concert. It was cold and rainy all night, but still worth seeing!

Police Concert

Shari and I went to the Police concert on July 2nd. She had an extra ticket and asked if I wanted to go! The show was FANTASTIC! I had to fly out early the next morning, so it was a perfect ending to my trip!

STL Continued.....

(L-R) Jeff, Erin(Jeff's girlfriend), ME, Benji, Angela, Nicole and Shari

I had to see a lot of people in a short time, so after Brian's bash, Shari and I went to meet some more old friends. It had been a couple plus years since we'd hung out, but we picked up right where we left off and it lasted into the wee hours! That's the beauty of good friendships!!!

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More posts coming soon......

Brian's 30th Surprise!

Sig Nu's

Such a little goofball!!

I just LOVE Mom and Dad Mc!!!! Had to sneak a kiss before bedtime....What a CUTIE PIE!!!
LOVED the shirt, Sam!!!!!
Kevin, Jake, Shari, Me, Old Fart and Samantha, of course!

Shari, Me and Sam

Another reason for my trip to STL was to surprise the heck out of Brian! The timing couldn't have been more perfect. I wasn't going to miss the opportunity to give him grief about turning 30, for ANYTHING! HA! Samantha really pulled it off! The party was great! It was wonderful to visit with old friends, Brian and Sam's families, and of course, Mr. Nolan!!!

First Wives Club

My step-mom and brother Sam were also in STL, but I didn't get any photos except...... I DID manage to capture my mom and step-mom enjoying some wine at my sister's house, while comparing notes about their ex-husband and YES, I thought it was HYSTERICAL!

Grandparent's house

MY Mom, Uncle, Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt

Picture with my Granny of 87! I love her!
Mom and grandma!

One of the main objectives for my trip to MO, was to visit my grandparents and OH yeah, see my mom's purple cast. (She broke her arm a couple months ago...DAMN OSTEOPOROSIS!!!!) My uncle was also visiting from LA, so that was an additional bonus. I was so happy to spend time with them!!

I was out of town from the 26th- 3rd, so that's why I've been MIA from the blog. I have lots to post and promise to do it ASAP! I've also been bad about returning phone calls and will return those as well, VERY SOON!! Hope everyone had a Happy and Safe 4th!