“Having a child is surely the most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.”
– Bill Cosby
“We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks!
For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.”
Psalm 75:1
Beautifully Irrational March 28, 2009
Visit from Maria & Sharon March 26, 2009
Maria & Sharon came on a spontaneous visit last week. I showed them the sights and sounds of Chicago, pictured here.
Thanks for the visit, guys!
Visit From Louise March 14, 2009
The Sculpture. (pics of Chicago thanks to Louise!)
When I pictured Chicago, I pictured mostly huge, oily factories and rusted-out metal. I knew there were some pretty parts, of course, but I did not know it was this beautiful!! Thanks for coming down Louise – it gave me the perfect excuse to get more aquainted with the city and with my lovely sister-in-law!
The waterfront:
The Crystal Gardens:
Yummy pizza!!!
Next day, we hiked out to the woods . . .
and met, among other things, a beaver and a blue heron!!
Icy Pathway
Dressed in Ruffles
(Can you see Louise?)
Offering on a Silver Platter
A Beaver’s Work
Pencil Sharpener at Work?
Can you see his lodge (I think) in the background?
Here’s the ambitious guy himself!!
This blue heron flew only a few feet away from me, and due to my surprise, I was a little slow on the draw. 
Here’s the blur of blue wings:
Perfect Pair
Thanks for the visit, Louise!
