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As you probably know from reading this blog, one of the ways we enjoy winter around here is on our backyard ice rink. I say “we” because it’s not just the kids who get all of the fun. I love strapping on my skates and blasting my tunes on our portable speaker and heading out…
Back in the fall, the weather reports predicted that this winter in Chicago would be one of the worst in memory. We were supposed to have more snow and more freezing temps in December than ever before. We were excited. Last year, our entire family was converted from winter haters to — dare I say…
Well, our skating rink has changed to a swimming pool. Or maybe a fishing pond. The kids have been fishing in it anyway. Here are a few of their catches, which they proudly displayed in a SHADY spot: They found a guitar: And an ice garden: Louisiana: And the United States: (oops!…
This is a double post from my daily photo blog. I’m starting to really get in the hang of posting a photo every day over there, and I’m enjoying it more than I thought I would! But for those of you who read in a reader or via e-mail and you don’t check the link…
16/365 Our ice skating rink is finally complete. It turned out far better than I ever anticipated! Because we started so late building it, we couldn’t even consider trying to level the yard first. It’s funny that even in a yard that seems fairly flat, a few inches of decline can make a huge difference…
