Chicago 'n stuff: a 3-part blog update

So much activity and traveling in the last few weeks with loads to tell and pictures to show. Let's kick the updates off with pictures so you can see how the Greatest Great Dane that ever lived has been getting along :) Not that we're biased or anything...seriously though, everyone thinks he's the most handsome and well behaved dog they've ever seen. (Except when he's not...see the older post of him chewing Alexandra's shoe but hey, we all need to exercise our mischievous side once in a while). As you can see from the above picture, Bruno loves his momma!

Here is Bruno at a recent play date with another Dane seen in the right side of the photo. This poodle came running up to see Bruno & Biggio and when he arrived, I think this picture shows his surprise at how big these dogs were :)


PART II - Sweatin' It Out
In other recent news, we recently had to replace our entire Air Conditioning system. Of course it decided to die on us in the middle of the San Antonio summer (which, incidentally, lasts from February to November). Needless to say, with temperatures hitting triple digits we were in desperate need to have the issue addressed. During the first night of our ordeal, we went Olde-Skool and bought an industrial fan and a few bags of ice. In the next picture, you can see Bruno enjoying the slight breeze this afforded. Unfortunately, the temperature remained in the high-80's inside the house at night.

Given that none of us were going to survive much longer with this jerry-rigged setup, we returned the next night to WalMart and purchased a window AC unit....genius!!! We set it up in the guest room and enjoyed the immediate respite from the heat - I don't think Bruno left that room for 5 days! The AC was finally replaced...Nothing Stops A Trane (and if it does, we still have the window AC).


PART III - Chi Town Baby!
We also spent a great few days in Chicago celebrating the wedding of Alexandra's best friend from college. Here is a picture of Kevin, Alexandra, Jeff & Susan enjoying the waterfront of Chicago.


Nothing like a little break from all the walking...if I remember correctly, this is right after Susan mentioned she was going to buy me a bronze fountain, circa 1600 Tibet, from the store Primitive :) Thanks Susan!

In addition to making Susan promise the treasures from Primitive, the Lotus Blossom White Tea we had at the store had its effect on Jeff...


Mazal Tov to Sara & Evan...and while they were very happy, they weren't the only happy couple there :)



BONUS FEATURE!
...and a few recent photos from San Antonio: