Make No Little Plans

“Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever-growing insistency.” 
― Daniel Burnham 

I'm not a runner (by any definition) 

but when I need to clear my head, 

my two feet find their way straight here

And I look at the city,

and every overwhelming thought

melts away.

I'm guilty of making big plans.

But when I see what the "greats"

have accomplished before me, 

it seems silly to ever think 

about making little ones...

          

Happiness

   I know I should be concerned about Global Warming
{insert lineus cloud here}

but it sure is a nice way to start a March day 
to see this beautiful white blossom tree 
out my kitchen window :)

        

Best.St.Patty's.Day.EVER

Sooo happy to be living back in Chicago 

surrounded by such wonderful friends

(and their ADORABLE little people!)
   

Thank you, Pat 
for making this insanely awesome video...  

   

LOVE

Thaaaaaaank you, Erin & Kevin

for bringing this little ball of amazingness 

into the world!

Baby Henley,

rockin' the bib I got her in Ireland :)

     

NO WORDS

  

Whaaaaat?!?!

Hot Tub Boats

Yes. Please. Thank You.

I want to go to there...

   

News Splash!

  

We made the WGN nighttime news :)
  

I'm the one in the pink wig and over-sized sunnies...obvs
  
"Hundreds take polar plunge"
  

      

POLAR PLUNGE

Once my fingers thaw out a bit more, I'll be sure to write LOTS about the big p-l-u-n-g-e that ensued this morning (and all the fun that followed suit!) 

Until then, here's some digital evidence to soak it all in ;) 

Polar Plunge

THANK YOU SOO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO OUR TEAM TO HELP RAISE MONIES FOR THE CHICAGO SPECIAL OLYMPICS!!

    

Wish List

LEAP DAY DINNER

I always have every intention to document my dinner parties but then everyone arrives and there's too much fun to be had in the moment that I forget to try and snap them! Fail

But even though this album doesn't do the evening justice, I'm still laughing to myself about the night and all the ha!larity of Leap Day 2012 in general. Counting down the days to do it all over again in four more years :)

LEAP DAY

Northwestern / Michigan ... HAIL!

    

Highlights from Sunny San Diego :)

It's hard to put into words how awesome it is to see FOUR generations celebrate life together -- especially when each of the four women, ranging in age from two to ninety-four, each hold such a dear place in your heart :)
 
Especially this little bundle of awesomeness!

LOVE

Gee, Pat, Jess, Mike & Harper --

Thank you SO much for having me. Cheers to MANY more visits and a million more wonderful memories together.

XOXOXO, 

Aunt Stacey

   

Normal?

Just another day at Sandbox

  

Sneak Preview...

Coming to you next month from the Holdens & me!

'Til then, 

stay tuned 

(and stay thirsty ;)

  

Fenn Valley Chill Cook Off :)

Chili Cook Off