Blackhawks!

On June 17 the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup!!  We had decided to watch this game at home so that we could get some work done and also I was very convinced that the series was going to go to game 7 so that they could win the Stanley Cup in Chicago.  Well, the Blackhawks had other plans and they actually won the Cup in game 6 in Boston!

After we watched some of the television celebrations, we decided to walk down to the United Center, where the Blackhawks play.  The city was pretty crazy that night!  Here are a couple pics and a video from the night that they won:

Jim and I also went over to the Blackhawks Parade  on June 28.  We were not able to get the best place for the parade so I did not get a ton of great photos, but here are a few that I did get:

Another Weekend of Renovations

We were fortunate enough to have my parents visit us again the last weekend of June to help us with more renovation projects.  I can't even imagine what our place might look like without their visits - they have been such a big help!

We also decided to have the main area professionally painted to help speed up the process and because the 20' drop over the stairs made that area very difficult to paint.  Although when we saw the professionals doing it, they sure made it seem much easier than it would have been for us!  They were able to complete the painting on Friday, Saturday and part of the day on Monday.  If anyone needs painters in Chicago, let us know - they did great work.  The same goes for hardwood floor refinishing.  We were more than pleased with the work done by both contractors!  Just don't ask us for carpet referrals...  Long story! 

We also finally got some furniture delivered during this weekend!  Some of the furniture did not want to fit down the stairs of course, but with a little work and a little extra repair work for the painters, Jim and my Dad were able to force the furniture down.  

Here are some photos from the weekend:

guest bedroom

main area

powder room

installing the microwave

wait - that isn't where the stove goes!

Jim painting the office

the refrigerator goes in the kitchen?

Mom painting in the master bedroom

unfortunately a lot of time was spent like this...

Sarah and Ben's Iowa Wedding Reception

 The weekend of June 22, I headed to the Quad Cities to celebrate the wedding of two great friends - Sarah and Ben!  After their wedding in Mexico, it was only appropriate to throw a Mexican themed wedding reception in Iowa.  It was great to see some of my college friends that I don't get to see often enough!  Unfortunately Jim was not able to attend because he had previous obligations, however my parents, sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew were able to go.  Though it was a quick weekend, it was great to see everyone!

I did not get a lot of photos from the weekend - I was too busy chatting and dancing :)  But here are a couple of Aubrey and Teegan being their silly selves.  I also finally got the chance to meet Oakley - Sarah and Ben's adorable and sweet little furball!