Returning home to both of our hometowns. We grew up two towns over and met in St. Petersburg. Was great to see friends, family, eat beefs, go out, and eat move beefs. Did we mention we ate beefs? No really we had like 4 each. Weather was perfect and wish we had more time to visit.

Dinner at Hofbrau House

How to properly spell Munchen

Visiting with Trista

Visiting with Amy


Visiting Uncle Rick and Aunt Theresa in Plainfield.

Some Nesting Swans Came out to Visit Munchen

Baby Swans………or Munchen Snacks?

One of about 15 Nesting Pairs on the Lake.


The properly Dressed “Beef”
AKA Chicago Style Italian Beef
Best Dressed, in my opinion, with Sweet Peppers and Giardiniera
Made Proudly by Portillo’s

Rhonda Enjoying her 4th Beef of the Trip

I Wonder How Many Beefs He’s had Over the Past 94 Years???

Pop with his Two Great-Grandchildren Munchen and Parker

Having a Shot of Whiskey with Pop (94 Years Old on his way to 100)

The Ladies Driving the RV

Hanging out in St. Charles with Karen and Chas

My New Boyfriend River

With my Family for Brothers 45th Birthday

In Hanover Park Visiting Heather, Ean and Puppy Scooby. Did I mention Heather’s Husband is a Manger of Portillo’s…Coincidence….I think not.
Sweet home Chicago!!!
I know I was up in Wacaunda and was going to stop and see your parents but we were in a hurry to get back to downers grove.