August 2010
Aug 1. Awesome sunrise to start the month.
Hint: If I see a sunrise, it is because I am still up, not just getting up LOL. Just left Carla's cabin in Gimli. Great night hanging with friends by the fire. Hilarious ending when Carla discovered she was locked out of the cabin!
Another stormy, rainy day, but doesn't keep us inside. Nothing better than chowing down on a delicious VJ's Burger.
Randi, Ryan, and Kherri joined us for an evening of fun.
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Cool cars and lots of smoke at the truck pull. Too bad we missed the burn-out competition.
Followed by some heavy drinking (Shireen, of course! lol).
Concluding with a romantic sunset dining experience at the Half Moon Drive-in at Lockport.
Hang Time with the pup at home , ahhh Zhayna =)
The show and the dancing are always spectacular. Also performing was Sierra Noble. Shireen got to meet Sierra after the show and get a CD signed.
I'm sorry that due to illness your party got canceled! We hope that you were able to still enjoy cake and present at another time.
Since the party was canceled, we decided to check out the India Pavilion. Boy we were glad we did!! What an awesome time with incredible dancers and music.
They seemed to be leaping for joy that we arrived. The dancing reminded me of going to Scottish shows when I was a kid to see my older cousin dance with swords! The band, especially the Bag pipes are always a thrill!
Thanks to Winnipeggers Wednesday for the tickets, to such great seats behind home plate. The Winnipeg Goldeyes defeated the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 3-0.
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Stopped by to check on the baby (lol) and make sure everything was alright. Anyone else think it is weird that you can see right through Shireen's leg to see her shirt - look closely!
And what is with the crazy dog with its evil lights on!
Great Concert. Here's a couple pics of T-Pain, Black Eyed Peas, and Fergie.
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Can't even emphasis enough how amazing the trip to Chicago was. Thanks to Heather for her part in making this trip happen!! =D
Day 1 - Aug 21
Left 3 hours late. Some shopping in Grand Forks, but too late for Fargo shopping. Stayed at Marriott in St. Cloud, MN arrived just after midnight.
Shopped at the Mall of America for a few hours. What a great mall! So huge! Drove for a few more hours to Beloit, Wisconsin.
Day 3 - Aug 23
Arrived at Chicago!! Stayed at Marriott in Tinley Park. Intended to drive along Lake Michigan for scenery and beaches, but found the Lighthouse Fashion Outlet Mall in Michigan City, Indiana!
Day devoted to the Shedd Aquarium. It was freezing inside! Purchased Total Experience Package including Fantasea Show & 4D Happy Feet Movie (really cool).
Drive back to hotel, set GPS to avoid Toll Roads. Ended up in Flashing Blue Light District. (This is not sales at K-mart, but dangerous crime-ridden areas. The blue light indicates monitored cameras)
Switched Hotels to Marriott in downtown Chicago. Parking downtown is about $50 day, 2nd most expensive in USA! Went for a drive to find United Arena location and ended up finding Oprah Studio. Too bad we couldn't get tickets for show.
Ke$ha and Rihanna concert at the United Center in Chicago. Click here to view the concert pics.
After the concert, went to Rihanna Afterparty at Vision Nightclub.
Started with Tall Ships Festival at the Navy Pier. A short time at downtown beach, then off to Lincoln Park Zoo. Shireen sad that we missed Gorilla's by 10 mins. Little downtown stroll & shopping, return to Michigan City Mall to shop, finally drove back to Beloit, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin is a resort town filled with tourist treats like largest wooden rollercoaster, mini-golf, and numerous water parks. We enjoyed an afternoon in the hot sun, ate some very delicious food at iHop. Then drove to Mall of America in Minneapolis for more shopping & fun - with Shireen the entertainment never stops, she's so awesome.
Arrived at Fargo at 3am ! Stopped at Hardee's for a nutritious delicious snack. Found a grocery store open and did some shopping at Hornbachers. Arrived back in Manitoba in time for a very picturesque sunrise!
Welcome home!!
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Aug 24 - Bonus !!!! Just have to add how fantastic my children are for meeting with their grandparents while we were away. I really appreciate them donating an evening to visiting, dining, and showing them around. You guys are awesome, thank you. =D
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