Chicago - Part I

Back in June I went to Chicago for a work trip.  I went last year in February and it was cold and snowy so I didn't really get to get out and see anything but this time I was able to see some of the city.  

One of the first things we did was go on a boat ride down the Chicago River.  Ever since seeing the movie Breakup I have wanted to do this.  I didn't realize that Chicago is known for its Architectural tour of their buildings.  They are beautiful and I was lucky to get some great shots as we went down listening to the history of Chicago and about the buildings.

That tall building.. that is the Sears Tower or what is now called the Willis Tower but you ask anyone in the city they call it the Sears Tower.

See the blocks.. People step out on these.. they are 123 stories up in the air.. and I did it!  It was so neat!

Had to get a picture of this yacht with a helicopter..

Happy 4th of July!

Sam Houston Printable

Made this today cute little printable you could frame.  (8X10)

4th of July Cupcake toppers

My new thing these days is to make cupcake toppers.. here are some that I made for 4th of July.

Sundance Square - Ft. Worth

We went to see Sam Houston Baseball team at the NCAA Ft. Worth Regionals a couple of weeks ago and we had a little time before one of the games so we went into Ft. Worth and checked out Sundance Square in the heart of downtown.  The last time we went we checked out the stockyards and had a blast but we wanted to see something different this time.

Here is Zach making fun of the Bass Hall Angel..

Walking we found my favorite radio station that I listen to on a app.. Called 95.9 The Ranch they play Texas County Music...

Then we found the Rangers Store.. you know we had to stop in and get a baseball shirt for Zach.

We also had to stop in the Dallas Cowboy store to pick something up for Aunt Deb!

Here is us in front of the Ft. Worth mural 

Down the street from this you can see the Tarent County Courthouse.. You know how I love courthouses.. I didn't get a great full photo of it but like what I got.

It was a fun little side trip.

Happy Easter!

May you and your family have a Happy Easter!

Happy New Year!

2013 has been a tough and happy year for the Johnson family.  We lost Tim's mom and aunt within months of each other.. and in the middle of it we moved.
Moving has probably been the best thing we did.  We love our new house and Zach loves his new school.

We are hoping that 2014 gives us more happy times.