Chicago Day 1

This is going to take multiple posts...we ended up with over 400 pictures (mostly Rob taking random pictures of buildings...so I'll only do the fun ones!)

We have been talking about going to Chicago for 5 years now and finally made it happen! Rob is a huge Cubs (baseball) and Bears (football) fan so we had to go on a specific week where we could attend games for both teams! Turns out we did 4 games in 4 days....crazy! So the start of the trip got off to a rocky one - I realized when we were getting settled into our seats on the plane that I was missing an earring :(((( I was upset the entire plane ride and felt so dumb that I lost it, I mean who loses diamonds, well me apparently, Rob just told me he'd get me bigger and better ones someday and to not let it ruin the trip...so I let it go and let the vacation begin!

Our first fun experience was getting from the airport to the hotel - we decided to try out the "el" train which takes you all over the city for super cheap...we flew in at rush hour (NOT a good thing when you have major personal space issues) so I was feeling a little grossed out by the time it was our stop. Of course the day we arrive the temp is 90 degrees - what the what?? So we got all settled in at the Allerton Hotel
and went to find some food - we went to a pizza place and ended up eating THIN crust pizza....this is NOT normal - Chicago is famous for DEEP DISH pizza, but because I am such a good wife I didn't make a fuss and went with the flow. Are you just overwhelmed with the all the excitement and adventure yet???

We went out for a late night McDonalds run for some ice cream, we are so crazy!!


We took a lovely romantic carriage ride around the lake around midnight - did I mention how romantic it was? Oh wait that's cause IT WASN'T! We had a talkative driver and she spent the whole time talking to Rob about the mayor, the police dept, where the horses were kept at night, if the buses freak them out, and other random things - let's just say I envisioned a much different ride!


And then we slept in our king sized bed - oh this was one of the highlights of the trip for shizzle!

Stay tuned for Day 2.....

August Fun

Ok so all of this fun time was smooshed into 3 of some crazy days! Kyra came down for a visit, well to see Brian Regan so it was a good excuse for a fun filled girls weekend! I picked her up from the airport on Wednesday and then we did something extreme! We went kayaking in Long Beach! It was super cheap and super fun, I was told that if I were ugly or manish looking in any way this would not be happening....apparently 2 friends can't just go kayaking together!


Then we ran across the street to the beach and drew our names in the sand and took random shots of each other....we are super wierd, I am well aware of this!



Thursday was the longest day ever!! Started off with a gnarly class at the gym, I think I might have literally lost 5 pounds just during the class....then a big brunch with all the girls to welcome kyra home....which was super yummy! Then I got sick and threw it all up (wierd...I never like to voluntarily give my food away to the toilet!) Then we were off to Ikea with Vanessa and Heather :))))

And then it was Cafe Rio time....luckily this time it was actually tasty and I quite enjoyed it!



And then BULL RIDING!!! We don't have much here in Lake Elsinore, but we have a bull! This is at the bowling alley/vegas casino/6 restaurants/bakery/arcade...oh yeah Trevi is a one stop shop for all your entertainment needs!


Vanessa and I made it safely....and then there was Kyra....


Oh yeah the day wasn't over yet....then there were pedicures, frozen yogurt, and then a movie....and then a dance party in the parking lot....got home about 2am.

Friday was much more mello....gym, pool (where we created a synchronized swimming routine)

And then it was time for Brian Regan..I am glad I got to participate in this...due to Matt's being in the CHP and all, I felt bad that I had to take his place, but I got over it!


Saturday Kim and I went to a delicious lunch at Wood Ranch...oh those rolls!!! And we went shopping all afternoon, she is my personal shopper and finds the very best deals! So awesome!

And then I slept.

P.S. I am NOT pregnant! I did a super intense workout and then ate waffles, quiche, muffins, and an orange and drank chocolate milk....wow I really did eat a lot, kinda gross when you put it all together!

Pool Table for Sale!!!

We are selling our 8' pool table! We just don't have the room for it anymore, if you know of anyone looking for one, please send them our way, it's a great deal!
Comes with all accessories and rack

Rafting Trip 2010

We got to go on another adventurous rafting trip this past weekend! We were accompanied by many other awesome couples who we love! Our trip got off to a bumpy start when both Rob and Kyra started feeling carsick before we even got on the freeway, so we made a car change and everything was great! We got FREE chicken at chick-filet which was totally exciting. We got to sing karoke on the way, and I got to sit extremely close to Kyra the whole way!!
Friday 2 groups went out rafting so we just hung out at the little beach and played around taking random pics
....then we made the grueling hike to the waterslides!

My favorite pic of the day....Susie's first ride down the slide!!

Rob & Seth so cheery!


Saturday morning was our trip down the river and we were guided by our oh so wise friend Josh, then we have Susie & Brandon who I enjoyed getting to know better and seriously they are the nicest couple I've ever met!! Then Matt & Kyra, oh I just think they are awesome and they constantly keep us all entertained!

Rob was with me so I felt much safer with him around. We had an awesome time, I have definitely come to the realization that I am a big chicken! I don't like feeling like I'm going to get hurt, so I just don't do things, like going down the waterslides, jumping off the jump rock and even floating down the river....

We had an awesome trip, we are truly grateful for such amazing friends to get to go do these fun things with!



And as we were driving home I realized that I will miss Matt & Kyra SOOOO much over the next 6 months! They have become such great friends to both Rob and I and I just am sad to see them go....even if it is only for a short time!!!

I'm starting a Charity....

Have I got your attention????? Now read carefully, this is a very important matter I will be dealing with.

The charity will be called "Meagan is tired of driving a sedan where she can't see traffic in front of her and therefore needs a much larger car Fund"

This fund has been started because I get serious road rage (well I yell at other cars and shake my fist at them, then continue singing Lady GaGa). Driving a car that is higher off the ground is the ultimate goal, like a giant Yukon where I can really just run people off the road and get to my destination faster

I accept cash, check or even paypal because I'm just totally accomodating like that.


Yes I really did just write a post about people giving me money so I can buy a new car......how awesome am I?


This has caused me to actually reflect and think I should actually really start a charity....now I just have to come up with a cause that people will actually give money for....any thoughts?

I have HOT friends!

Kyra planned this awesome photo shoot night here in downtown L.E....thanks to Kati, Heather and Vanessa we all turned out quite attractive I must say. I'm so blessed to have such amazing and different friends, I can't imagine living anywhere else!

We were missing lots more of our awesome friends and wished everyone could have been there!!

Here's a little peek at my beautiful friends:

Lining Up...

My Favorite Shot of the Night, how amazing right?

The Whole Group!!


Amy


Carly


Heather


Kati


Kim


Kyra


Me


Niki


Tara


and then the night got a little crazier.....



Thanks Kyra for your super planning skills and you are an amazing photographer!!!

So Long Max.....:(

Today my dog went away. I'm like 1/4 sad and 3/4 happy. I can't decide which to be right now. A family came to see him while I was out running errands and by the time I got home he was gone! I did say goodbye before I left just in case, but it was such a shock that he was actually gone so quickly. We have been planning to find him a new home for a while now, he's been getting pretty crazy and I just can't control a 110 pound dog jumping on me when it's time to eat, or howling every morning outside my window to let him inside or any of his other strange behaviors.

So so long Max and be good to your new owners because they really have no idea what they are getting themselves into!!! HA! SUCKAS!