Have you ever??? Photobooth Style

So, what do you get when you have a bad day at work and just need some silly family time?

Photobooth-style photos on the couch!

You know you have those silly pictures of you or someone you love, squashed up in a photobooth, and making silly faces?

It's the cure for most bad days....

Ana the cheeseball and my head on Matt's body!

Melanie the cat tries to get in a photo!

My two kooky kids - thanks for cheering me up!

Have you ever??? Riverwalk Style

I dragged my indoor self out with my son to walk on the inspiring Naperville Riverwalk a week ago. Years (and years and years) ago, a guy I was dating took me there for a "romantic" stroll....I just wasn't into it (or him since he was a nice guy and I had a thing for the jerks, but that's a story for another time). I moved to the area years later with my then husband and my babies, and I finally got it. It's a beautiful spot of nature in the middle of a (great) city. There's a beach, walking trails, covered bridges, the river, paddleboats, sculptures, fountains and lots of shady spots to sit and read or people watch. I always feel like I'm on vacation when I'm there. Last year, I took my sister there and now she gets it, too.

...I vow to spend more time there this summer....

Have you ever??? Dmitry Style

We recently discovered our crazy cat, Dmitry has a talent...he fetches, just like a dog! I tried to capture the silliness of a cat running after a fuzzy ball and bringing it back only to get it again, but you'll just have to imagine the crazy scramble to run down the hall to get it (the floor is wood, so there is a lot of sliding and slamming into things). He enjoys this game so much, he stalks Ana to play with him.