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Year: 2013

Pictures of the Week

Posted on August 27, 2013August 27, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) No pics 2) Free rides 3) New wheels 4) 2 wheels 5) Perfect 6) New view 7) Yum!

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Epic {Fried Green Tomato BLT}

Posted on August 26, 2013November 17, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

So this happened Saturday night… AVOCADO THICK CUT BACON ARUGULA FRIED GREEN TOMATO TOASTED BREAD It was epic! Bonus, we finally mastered the fried green tomato. The trick, salting the slices and letting them between two paper towels. First dredge the tomato slices in flour (seasoned with smoked paprika and chili powder), then egg and…

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on August 19, 2013August 18, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Nightline 2) Swifties 3) Tats 4) Life 5) Legs 6) Opposites 7) Bears!

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Friday Funday!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Friday funday, the extended version. We had friends in town Wednesday to Saturday, they were ALL fun-days. They have never met before, but the became fast friends and  got along so well all weekend. Thursday we headed to the aquarium, it has been years since I have been there. I was pleasantly surprised at all…

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on August 8, 2013August 10, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Yummy 2) Night skyline 3) Homemade 4) Friday night 5) Fast friends 6) New view 7) Law & Order spinoff?

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Friday Funday!

Posted on August 8, 2013August 9, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Not everyone’s idea of fun, but We had a fun morning at Chuck E. Cheese! It helps to go in with low expectations. The littlest has been dying to go, and since we scheduled a friend to come over i thought it was the perfect time to go. It took them about two hours to…

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Grillin’ and Chillin’ {Steamed Shrimp and Mussels with Chorizo}

Posted on August 8, 2013November 17, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

The past few years our back patio has become our favorite spot to hang out outside. It sits between our garage and the neighbors. Though it sits on the alley it is very private and is shaded by a mulberry tree, the only shade we have in our yard. It’s a great place to hang…

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Hot Diggity {Grilled Pickles}

Posted on August 6, 2013November 17, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

August. It is August already. There are so many things on my summer list of things to do that still need checking off! Time to start fitting it all in, up first the farmer’s market. I have not been to a farmer’s market all summer. This summer we did not even sign up for a…

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on August 4, 2013August 3, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Rooftop 2) Epic! 3) Cherry Pit tequila 4) Crafts 5) Fresh 6) Chuck E. 7) Dancing

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Friday Funday!

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

We started our fun day spending some time at the grandparents house, centrally located to all the fun in the city! Then off for a bus ride, the littlest’s first one. First stop after the bus, packet pickup for the Big Ten 10K, Fleet Feet has these down pat! Next stop the Chicago History Museum. …

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