Blackhawks and SSG Giunta

I went to the Blackhawks game with Ellen and her family on Wednesday.  I was an honorary member of their family once again.  Thank you!

Best part of the game, was the honoring of Medal of Honor recipient SSG Salvatore Giunta at the game.  If you have ever been to a home Hawks game at the United Center, you know that the National Anthem is the highlight of the game.  Jim Cornelison sings at ever game, and it gives me goosebumps every time.  Simply amazing. 

Love the warm ups..

SSG Giunta at center..should have seen the standing ovation!

Ellen and Me

Token self portrait :)

Left, Right, Center

Madhouse on Madison.  Love the UC!

Favorite Things Friday

So onto more favorite things that I have found...

I always get questions on what shampoo I use...I am notorious for having a bathroom stocked with shampoo, conditioner, bubble bath, hair product, etc.  I always buy whatever they use on my hair at the saloon, and yes, it is that good!

1. Favorite Bubble Bath.  I know this isn't shampoo, but I found this in a magazine, and it is amazing.  I usually buy it at Whole Foods.
2.Bumble and Bumble Shampoo and Conditioner  They use this at the saloon I go to, and I fell in love.
3. Bumble and Bumble Prep Bought this as well, although I have to say that someone else uses it more than I do;)
4. Dry Shampoo  One of my favorite finds to freshen up my hair in between washes.
5. Soap!  I walked into Lush one day and found this soap.  I have only used this soap since!

Leaving Chicago..

Next Summer.  I got an email this morning..which definitely added to the stress I wrote about yesterday.  I will be leaving Chicago most likely in July, to embark on my next adventure.

On the bright side..I got my Christmas cards in the mail!!!

Stay tuned..I find out in a month where this new adventure will take me!

Let's hope it is somewhere warm!!

Christmas Spirit..

So it just hit me today that Christmas is in..well..11 days.  I went to the dentist, and the woman who cleaned my teeth asked me if I was ready.  Then I realized...nope.  Not even close.  I haven't shopped yet, made food for 3 pot lucks in the next couple of days yet, sent out Christmas cards yet, the list just goes on. 

I have been so swamped, stressed with work that I haven't even taken the time ro realize what I haven't done. 

This seems to happen to me every year before the holidays, I get super swamped, and finally get in the Christmas spirit when I get to my holiday destination.  Last year, it was Japan..and I loved every minute of it.  Now, to get my butt in gear to get ready for next week!  First stop..getting those Christmas cards in the mail!!

The Real Christmas Spirit

Via Google Images

Party all the time..

I have had 4 parties to attend in the past week :)  A lot of parties, but a lot of fun!!

The first party was a baby shower for two dear friends of mine.  I have known them forever, and they will be welcoming a beautiful baby girl to their home soon!

The happy couple!  Can't wait to meet Gwen!

The next party I went to was the first of 2 work parties.  The Command party is a place where people let their hair down so to speak..so I left a wee bit early.


3's company.  Andy, Me, Andy. 
I look exhausted.

The next morning I baked cookies and headed over to Kim's house for her annual cookie exchange.  I made a mess out of the kitchen, and perhaps burned my homemade oreo cookies..but I had a great time!



Cookies!



Milk and Cookies..

 Next...Army Navy game!  I met up with my fellow JOs to watch the game and cheer Navy on to victory!



Ellen, Kris, Me



Ellen, Latham, Me

Go Navy...Beat Army!!

This Saturday is one of the biggest college football rivalries, The United States Naval Academy versus West Point.  Should be a good game!  I wish I was in Philly at the game..but I will be in Chicago with my girls watching from a local bar that "adopted" the Naval Academy (thanks Latham!)

GO NAVY!!

Here are some spirit spots for today...enjoy!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AKpt9ovmUM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxUqcN0iWtM

2009 CBS Army Navy Tease with Harrison Ford

Just a taste of Go Navy for tomorrow!