I know, I KNOW! It's been so long...it's a drag...yeah..I know. You'd think I've been cured of my "blogitis" with the lack of actually posting on this blog. Schtupid Facebook! Yeah, I've been slightly addicted to Facebook and their games...especially Farmville.

Anyway...

This summer in Chicago has felt more like Autumn than anything. I believe we went out swimming three times total; and two of those times were here in the Chicagoland area at a local beach(well, Indiana actually). Would you believe there is a gorgeous little beach just 20 minutes from Chicago called "Wells Street Beach" on Miller Beach in Gary, IN? Don't let Gary scare ya; it's absolutely beautiful! There's a fee for parking but you get access to the beach until dusk, plus they have an adorable snack stand and the food is actually pretty good and not too expensive. Another reason we've been so tied up as it's back to school time(think Andy William's song, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" for parents! YEAHHHHH!) so we're all over the place looking for the best deals and buys for back to school supplies. I swear, I am armed to the teeth with my coupons and sales papers. Ian gets to use pens for the first time EVAH as he's now going into 4th grade...yay! Plus, baby Pinky has certainly kept me so busy with her teething and weaning off the boob...it's rough..but..we're getting on well!

Well, not too sure how many readers I've accumulated, but if you're in the Chicagoland area, have a free gyros! Click on the link below, follow directions and on September 1st, go claim yourself a freebie gyros!

http://www.kronosproducts.com/freegyros.html


Thanks to my bud Eleni for this info....leave it to a beautiful Greek goddess to give you free food, no?

....And...speaking of Greek this weekend on Halsted in Greek town is the annual "Taste of Greece" which is free. You'll be able to sample from various Greek dining establishments up and down Halsted between Van Buren and Monroe Streets and runs from 12 noon to 11 PM Saturday and Sunday.

For more info call 847-509-8050 or go to greektownchicago.org

PLUS....this Sunday there will be a Farmer's Market in Bridgeport! Can you believe it's not going to be another Mexican restaurant! OK, I do NOT want hate email as I am Mexican, so back off, you white people who get offended when someone makes a joke out of anything ethnic...I AM ethnic, so bite me! Anyway....this Farmer's Market will be Sunday(August 30th) 8AM til 12N at 35th and Wallace(next to the old police station). Go and support your local farmers and enjoy the harvestings of the season!