What's in my fridge

Just before I left for the holidays, I cleaned out the fridge. Scott and I made a conscious effort to eat as much food in our fridge and cabinets before the week of traveling.

By the time we left on December 22, there was practically nothing in the fridge...

{ just a few winter beers, a jug of crystal light and some shredded cheese } 

{ Scott loves cutting coupons and I love the savings } 

We made a trip to Target and Jewel to stock up the fridge and cabinets after being gone for nearly 11 days. I love a good stock-up trip, but I don't love carrying a million bags around the building and up the stairs to our unit. Ah, city life is give and take I suppose.

{ oj, milk, carrots, hummus, harveti cheese, lettuce, eggs, turkey meat } 

The cabinets and freezer are fully stocked and we loaded up on clementines and bananas, as well. Now that we're back to work, we are committed to bringing our own lunch. Eating out in Lincoln Park takes a hit to the wallet. 

Decade in Review

DECADE FLASHBACK!!!!

I graduated (times three)

{ high school } 

{ college...sorry, no digital pic from graduation } 

{ Tanya, M.Ed. } 

I witnessed a lot of amazing events....

{ cheered at MANY Cubs games thanks to living in Wrigleyville from 2007-2009 } 

{ watched the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in downtown Chicago } 

{ somehow managed to get 6th row at Obama's election night rally... AMAZING! } 

{ if you look closely, you can see Obama } 

{ I stood in one spot for hours upon hours at the rally... the vibe in the city was incredible } 

I met a guy like my dad...

{ I fell in love at first sight with a guy I worked with in college } 

{ got engaged on the beach I've visited since birth } 

{ said I do in autumn style } 

I've watched best friends tie the knot...

I become a first time home (er-condo) owner...

I learned to love running and the pain, stress and relaxation that comes with it...

{ Race to Wrigley... my first 5k }

{ my first half-marathon in 2009 } 

{ my second half marathon... after I swore I would never do it again } 

{ 2010 Chicago Marathon Finisher! } 

I could go on and on about everything that has happened in the last 10 years, but these are just a few of my favorite memories. I do believe I live an incredible life. Enough said.