A glimpse into our crazy life

This past Saturday Emily and I were able to go on an architectural boat tour of Chicago!  We’ve wanted to do this ever since moving here, and finally got the chance (for free!!) thanks to the annual Great Spaces and Places weekend.  The boat tour went down the Chicago river and we learned all about the history of the buildings, how they’ve changed over the years (mainly in name) and got to see new views of the city.   Did you know Chicago was one of the first places to sell air space??  The train companies sold their space above their tracks downtown to allow corporations to build at what is now street level!  It was a great tour and one that was catered more toward Chicagoans rather than tourists.  Also of note, Emily didn’t get seasick (or river sick) so I’m thinking I still have a chance to convince her of going on a cruise some day!   

Check out a collection of our pictures by clicking on the Chicago Architectural Tour page!!

For those of you that haven’t heard, I accepted a new job last week.  Emily and I will be moving from Chicago to the Cincinnati area around late July.  This will open up opportunities for both of us as we look to advance our careers.  For example, I’ll have the chance to do some teaching!  We also look forward to living in a location with sales tax below 10% and commute times averaging less than an hour. 

Luckily, we have plenty of time to plan our move and enjoy a final summer by Lake Michigan.  Mya will miss her swimming hole during hot days, but may not mind once she has a backyard to play in.  We’ll keep you posted on our progress as we attempt to make our way east and once we’ve settled.  We’ll be holding a raffle soon for one lucky person to win the opportunity to be our first house guest…provided we find  a house.  All proceeds will go toward furnishing a guest bedroom so you won’t have to sleep on Mya’s bed.  I don’t think she’d let you anyway.