We are on top of updates. Well maybe not. I could try to justify why there has been no update in like 2 months. There have been plenty of things happening around our apartment in the last 2 months. Although the bike from the last post has not gotten nearly as much use since I feel off mine and herniated a disc in my back. Not recommended, by the way. My back is slowly healing and I am getting back my mobility and hope to be able back to normal life soon and especially ready for skiing in February.

Claudia had Jen and Erika in town a couple of weekend ago right near her birthday. The did many things in the city although skipped hopping into the Chicago Marathon. They went to the Zoo and Aquarium (where they let you put on Penguin costumes). They also had a steak and deep dish pizza during the stay as well enjoying the culinary treats that Chicago has to offer. No hotdogs or Italian beef however. We all went out to Second City on Sunday. Second City is an improv/sketch comedy group based in Chicago that has been the starting point for many of the SNL cast.