Me at Giordano's
Giordano's Pizza
Our Pizza that we could not eat all of
Chicago from the freeway
Me and Lisa at her parents' house
JT at Giordano's sporting his cubs gear


In case you were wondering, we are still in Chicago. Last night JT and I went to my friend Lisa Foody's house in Aurora, outside of Chicago. We are staying in her family's condo in Lincoln Park but went to dinner at their house. We had a blast and dinner was fabulous. Afterwards we went to Paul and Tara's home in Palatine, IL. We stayed there last night and went to church with them today at Willow Creek. The pastor, whose name escapes me, preached on God's voice in your life. We found it applicable because on any given day you may here so many opinions from so many people about you should do with your life. And basically, the message boiled down to listening to God and saying Yes, and saying to no to what you want and the world wants. His message came at an appropriate time for us to say the least.

Today we have been cleaning up the condo. We went to the grocery and bought some snacks for dinner. Jason is here and he is watching football with JT. I am, obviously, updating my blog. I am just glad he, JT, can talk sports with someone else for a few hours! I am kidding; I Love sports and my husband so both are great with me.

Tomorrow, JT, Jason, Paul, and I are going into the city and running around. We then fly out Tuesday for New York!

I am reading real books now. I would love some suggestions. Currently I am reading Ann Packer's "Songs Without Words". I just finished Khaled Hosseini's "A Thousand Splendid Suns." So let me know.....
Talk to you later.
~nat

Me, JT, and the Lincoln family.....Do we stand out?
Before the big win...more pictures from after the win to come......
Me and ole Harry Caray
Me and JT at the Cubby Bear
Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois
Stella saying "Hi Mommy" while eating ice cream
Me and Stella
Me and my buddy John Tran at the Kaplan class
JT and Stella



Here are some pictures from our travels....There will be more to come. I told you guys I was back. I hope to hear from you. I will keep adding pictures and will definitely let you know about our new apt in NYC.
~nat

I want to take a moment and let everyone know that I am alive. I took my board exam on Monday, September 24. Thus, I have not posted because of my studying. Since then, JT and I went to Oklahoma to visit my granpa, Aunt Kathy, Uncle Kenny, and my cousins. We are now in Chicago, YAY, to visit my friends Lisa and Jason and our friend Paul from Western Kentucky University. We are staying at Lisa's parents' condo in Lincoln Park downtown Chicago. Today we are going downtown to Michigan Avenue and walking around. Tonight we are going to Wrigley Field, well at least a nearby restaurant to watch the game and hope the Cubs clinch. Tomorrow night is dinner with Lisa's family.

Sorry it has taken so long to update. I am back in the game now!!! Thank you for your many prayers during my tests. I hope to make everyone proud.

Me and LInds during her Dallas layover
Stella in her Monkey costume
Stella in Old Navy
Me being silly with the camera


I don't really have time to write much. I apologize. My board exam is in three weeks and two days. Needless to say, I am stressed. I just wanted to say hello, I am alive, and Dallas is great and having JT here is great! I hope you enjoy the random pictures.
~nat