Summer Vacation Memory Lane

I have to tell you, I'm having an awesome summer vacation! Today I went to lunch with my teacher friends at Harmony Grill in Lakeview and then shopping on Southport. The restaurant is really close to the first place I lived in Chicago and holds a very special place in my heart. After having lived there for 3+ years I made the move to Wicker Park and hope to create the same fond memories. Back to lunch, my teacher friends and I made and list of "must do" activities to do before we head back to school. We decided to ride our bikes and have a picnic at the lake, rent kayaks at Montrose Harbor, and hang out at the pool.

It amazes me how a picture can bring back such great memories. As I searched through old digital folders on my computer, I remembered how much fun we had that day at the beach. Looking through old images on my computer makes me want to have pictures printed more often, there is nothing like flipping through an old photo album. Storing pictures digitally just doesn't have the same effect. Yes, I'm aware that this makes me sound old. Guess what...I am old!

Here's my story to match the picture above;

It all started with going to an exercise class at our gym and then getting lunch at NYC Bagel Deli. After that we rode our bikes up to Montrose Harbor and ate a picnic at the beach. Eating was the hardest part of the day for me because I am deathly afraid of Sea Gulls and Pigeons. I know it is a VERY strange fear, but as a kid a Pigeon pooped on my head and I've been scared ever since. While at the beach we rented kayaks and took them out on Lake Michigan. The bottoms were clear and it was so cool to look down to see fish swimming right under our boats. The best part of the day was kayaking because all the jets were practicing for the Air and Water Show that weekend, the planes were literally flying right over us. Thanks ladies for sharing these memories with me!

Maybe kayaking is something you'd like to try with your parents? Here's a link for more information: http://www.kayakchicago.com/

Do you ever look at old pictures and remember details of that day? Any memories or stories you want to share? If you email me a picture I would be SO happy to put it up here with your story.