Eloise as Eloise

a lovable dog. pet turtle. curiosity and mischief. and she's a city child, alright.

Finally

What was once a gas station on our closest corner is now a much talked about Apple store. We spent the last couple of years walking past a vacant fenced lot and getting splashed by cars speeding past the decrepid curb. Apple was rumored to be building on the site, but the land sat empty. Then construction began and the scaffolding and construction overtook our neighborhood, blocking lanes of traffic and closing sidewalks. After dealing with this mess for more than a year, the Apple store made it's long awaited debut this weekend. It is magnificent and was actually worth it. What a beauty and a huge improvement to our fantastic neighborhood.

the plaza with bistro seating, fountain, planter boxes and revamped train station

skylight from inside

Hamma Darling

I can't quite put my finger on it, but something seems different...

Fall!

Sorry Daddy, but I'm a Chicago boy

Cutest boy in the world alert!

Hoosier Mama? I am!

We had a fantastic visit to my old stomping grounds. It was a really special experience to bring our children to my favorite university and walk around campus with my family. It rained during our time in Bloomington, but cleared up just after game time. The Hoosiers and Wolverines played an exciting game with back to back touchdowns throughout both halves. In the end the guys in Maize and Blue got the win and we were so happy that we were able to help cheer them on in the sea of red.

Indiana girls

beautiful Sample Gates

meeting Herman B. Wells

my favorite spot on campus

walking over the stream in the middle of campus

rainy day and falling leaves

our girl at Showalter Fountain

I U

tailgating before the game

Go Teams! Elle singing along to Hail to the Victors while wearing IU colors

sitting in the last row at the stadium makes for perfect room for tummy time

Indiana Mama and Michigan baby

Elle played in the kids area at the end zone...chaos!

the jumbotron

good game boys!