Monthly Archives: July 2011

Well- we made it!  Over eight days and 1000 miles— our first family of four road trip/major vacation was by all accounts a success.  We used a ticket system as a game for Cohen on the ride down (an idea I … Continue reading →

On the walk from our car to Lincoln Park Zoo, we passed a middle-aged man, hunched over on a park bench with his knees on his elbows, smoking a cigarette.  He looked like he was wearing a shirt that indicated … Continue reading →

Most family has heard this story already– but I want to document it for later. Jacob was eating carrots and hummus with Cohen at the table. Cohen: You’re eating carrots and mustard! Jacob: No, I’m eating carrots and hummus Cohen: … Continue reading →