Chicago, a photodiary

We only have two more months to go in the Windy City. Here are ten things I will miss dearly.

1. SpringC, on a chilly spring morning, with chinese takeout in hand, circa 2008

2. Pancakes as big as my faceButtermilk pancakes from Le Peep, a cozy breakfast nook blocks from school

3. Obama-inspired artSpotted this beautiful graffiti on a very cold winter night, sometime shortly after he became President

4. Time with my husbandThe working hours in Chicago respect an individual's need for work-life balance.
Since coming here, C has been home no later than 7pm.

5. The sun on my deck

Where we did our grilling, sunbathing, and attempts at gardening. I loved my deck.

6. Autumn leavesFall, and all its beauty. Leaves creeping up a building in the Northwestern campus.

7. Lake MichiganThe body of water that separates Illinois from Michigan. A big, peaceful lake.

8. Carved pumpkins at HalloweenThe wall of pumpkins, all carved differently, standing proud outside the bar McGee's.

9. Costco-sized goodsLittle Eva (at five months) is as big as the giant box of oats from Costco.

10. Cupcakes from Sweet Mandy B'sMe with Eva, just last week, at our favorite cupcake place on a lovely spring day.