Pure Michigan

Soaking in some rays on uncle Steve's sailboat. And an impromptu weekend with mom! The market, the Lake, ice cream, a great dinner at Butch's, sunset, bird watching, church, grandma's, Westy test run, the beach with Jen & kids, and a ride back to Chicago.

No heads up ahead

Finding a source of humor in the decor.

Cook County Hospital

"County" at dawn. Old and new.

Royal straight?

Dakota del Sur

Joel wanted to enjoy every penny of our classy $57 hotel by taking advantage of the free breakfast. He walked out not only with a freshly baked sugar donut, but also a styrofoam bowl heaping full of Lucky Charms, and a coffee. When in Rome, right?

On the road again...

They should really just put calories per bag on these.