Vacation is almost over :(

My vacation is coming to an end and I will be leaving to go back home tomorrow :( I've had so much fun visiting my Mom here in Kentucky and have been able to do soooo many things this week.

Sunday we drove to St. Louis. We went to the top of the Gateway Arch. I'm not usually afraid of heights, but going to the top freaked me out lol. Getting to the top was like being on a bad fair ride and then being up in that tight space with all those people was just too much. I did get some great pictures from the top though. Anything for the shot lol. After the arch experience we went to a St Louis Cardinals baseball game. We had purchased the tickets before we left and were thinking that we would just have regular seats. When we got to the game we were looking for our section (316) and realized we had bought tickets for the party room. Free food, free beer, access to the stands....it rocked!

Sunday night we drove to Chicago. We stayed the night in Chicago and drove into the city the next morning. Chicago has the most crappiest expressway system I have ever seen. There are tolls upon tolls and it's obvious that none of that money is going to repair the interstate. So we got into the city and found the parking garage for the Sears Tower. It said $6 for the first 20 minutes, so we called to find out the extended rates. Let's just put it this way, we ended up paying $31 to park for not even 3 hours. Getting to the top of the Sears Tower was really cool. I didn't freak out up there. I have sooooo many pictures. It was fabulous. After the tower we were going to go to Gino's and then the John Hancock observatory. The parking situation put a damper on the Chicago trip and we ended up only walking around the immediate area. We just couldn't afford to park in the different lots at the rates they wanted and it's just to big to walk. Over all though, I'm glad we went and we had a good time despite it being a rip off. We were told that the city of Chicago allows the parking garages to charge astronomical fees because they are trying to discourage driving in the city. Whatever.

Wednesday.....We went to the opening of Black Widow Customs www.black-widow-customs.com here in Louisville. It is owned by Victoria (the wrestler). This was an experience. We got to meet her and several other wrestlers. Got some fabulous pictures here too.

Today we're going to Abbey Road on the River. It's here in Kentucky every year and I haven't been able to go until now. Lots of Beatle impersonators and cover bands. This is definitely my cup of tea!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

My hubby rocks!

My husband is the best! Wednesday night at dinner he said he was thinking about going to Kentucky to see my Mom on our vacation. He wanted to know if we go could we go to St Louis and Chicago. Either one is about a 5 hour drive from Louisville. There was absolutely nothing for me to think about. Of course I want to go. 1. I get to see my Mom!!! 2. I may finally get to the top of the Gateway Arch (wasn't able to the last time I went) 3. I've never been to Chicago! I'm so excited about going to the top of the Sears Tower!!! I'm definitely not afraid of heights as long as it's a safe structure lol. We'll be leaving on the 17th and will be gone through the 26th. Lots of time to spend with my Mum!

So there you have it....that is why my husband is the best!