I'm still alive...

So I realized that it's been months since I posted anything....my bad!

So here's a little ditty about my weekend:

Saturday morning, Eddy and I woke up early and headed to the Sweet Maple Cafe in the city. It's a small cafe on Taylor Street. It only has 13 tables so we had to wait outside for 40 minutes. It was a beautiful day, so the wait didn't seem that long. The food was excellent and affordable. Here is a link to their review: http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/search/41536,0,491148.venue

Next, we hit the Brookfield Zoo. It's been years since either of us have visited the zoo. It was such a beautiful day! The new baby polar bear was outside for the first time on Friday, so we were hoping to catch a glimpse...and sure enough we did! Below are a few of my favorite zoo pics. Enjoy!

Who do you think is going to win?

GO BEARS!!!!

Superbowl Shuffle--Updated

We're the new Bears Shufflin' CrewShufflin' on down, doin' it for you.Going 13-3 is how we get our kicksBlowin' your mind like '85-'86You know we're just struttin' for funStruttin' our stuff for everyone.We're not here to start no trouble.We're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.

Brian Urlacher

Urlacher here, I'm the heart of the DYou wanna get to the endzone, gotta go through meI'm a hit with the ladies, they love my styleBut putting hits on Favre is what makes me smileWe've known all season that we're number 1The new Monsters of the Midway, we're having some funWe didn't come here to look for troubleWe just came to do the Super Bowl Shuffle

Rex Grossman

Well they call me Sexy Rexy and I'm young and toughHad a couple rough games, but I know I got the stuffI'm an Indiana boy, at home on a farm,I like throwing it deep and showing off my armStaying cool under pressure, is the keyAnd if we get behind, we've always got our DI've got my doubters, but watch me, girlMy Super Bowl Shuffle's gonna shock the world

Thomas Jones

Thomas Jones here, the man in the middleRunning the ball is like solving a riddleFirst I find a gap, then I read the DOnce I get a step, ain't nobody catchin meMe and Cedric B we make the run look pretty,Bringing some offense to the Windy CityI didn't come, to burst your bubble,I just came to do the Super Bowl Shuffle Muhsin Muhammed

This is Muhsin Muhammed, I'm a heckuva guyThrow a pass in the air and watch me flyFans call me Moose and scream my name#1 receiver, I got crazy mad gameLike a speeding train, streaking down the fieldI outrun the D like they're on training wheelsIf you like my skills on the turf and grassJust wait 'til you see me shakin' my a-There's noone here that does it like me,My Super Bowl Shuffle will set you free.

Robbie Gould

I'm Robbie Gould, pro bowlin for a reasonI went 26 of 26 to start the seasonBreakin' Bears records and winning clutch gamesThey say I'm good as gold, and not just cause of my name
Most kickers are quiet, but I'm all smiles
Put the game on the line and I can kick for miles
I didn't come here, looking for troubleI just came to do the Super Bowl Shuffle

Devin Hester

"Thank heaven for Devin", the papers sayFaster than a cheetah, is the Hester wayGive me open field and I'll show you a scoreI'm bringing sexy to special teams like never beforeWhen it's time to punt they're all full of fearMaking moves and making plays, you know I'm rookie of the year
That's why I got here, on the double
To take the Bears to do the Super Bowl Shuffle

Lance Briggs

I'm the tacklin machine, stopping fools on a dimeBig Lance Briggs, and I always get mineForcin fumbles is what I'm all aboutAnd sacking QBs makes me scream and shoutWhen the ball is snapped, get outta my wayCause you know Lance Briggs gonna make a playI didn't come here to start no scuffleI just wanna do the Super Bowl Shuffle

Tank Johnson

Get ready for the Tank, cause I'm here to stayMighta made some mistakes, but I'm ready to playForget about what you may have readNo more messin' around, I'm playin' ball insteadThe best tackle in the biz, I'm big and toughAnd when it comes to dancin, I got the stuffI really don't wanna cause more troubleI just wanna do the Super Bowl Shuffle

Bernard Berrian

Berrian here, I'm lean and tallThrow it deep and I'll outrun 'em allMe and Moose always cause a fuss,Making defenses crazy tryin to stick with usI'm sweet off the field and I'm smooth in the gameWinning's my goal, not fortune and fameI didn't come here just for funI won't stop 'til we're number 1

Lovie Smith

Lovie here, and I'm a soul manWhen it comes to winning, I got the planLadies love Lovie, I always look flyNow that Ditka's gone, I'm the guy"Da Coach" and leader, of Papa Bear's boysCome on Chicago , make some noiseYou better start making your Super Bowl plans'Cause we're goin' to Miami , and we're bringin' our fans

GO BEARS!!!!

Go Bears!

Two boys are playing hockey on a pond in a Chicago Park when a crazed
Rottweiler suddenly attacks one of the boys. Thinking quickly, the
other boy takes his hockey stick, shoves it under the dog's collar, twists it
and breaks the dog's neck, saving his friend.

A reporter is standing by, sees the incident, and rushes over to
interview the boy. "Young Cub Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal," he starts writing in his notebook. "But I'm not a Cubs fan," the little boy replies. "Sorry, but since we're in Chicago, I just assumed you were," says the reporter and starts writing again.

"Sox Fan Rescues Friend >From Horrific Attack," he writes in his
notebook. "But I'm not a Sox fan either," the little boy replies. "Sorry, but
since we're in Chicago, I just assumed you were," says the reporter and
starts writing again. "Bears Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific
Attack," he writes in his notebook. "I'm not a Bears fan either," says the
boy. "Oh... I assumed everyone in Chicago was either for the Cubs, Sox or
Bears. What team do you root for?" the reporter asked. "I'm a Colts Fan," the boy replies. The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes:

"Little Bastard From Indiana Kills Beloved Family Pet"

I should be offended....but I'm not

As an IT expert myself, I should be offended,

but I think this is pretty much how I am most of the time!

Best Superbowl EVER!

The Bears are heading to the Superbowl. What a game it was. The Bears came in as underdogs and beat up on the Saints, winning by 25. It's been so long since the Bears have given us a treat like this. Now...where is my updated Superbowl Shuffle?


On the other side of the league, my boy Peyton Manning finally won his way to the Superbowl. ...and what a game that was too! Perhaps a top ten game of all time (for me anyway). I have waited for years for Peyton to take out Tom Brady and the Patriots. ...and to come back in the 4th quarter. Glorious!

My loyalty will stay with the Bears on February 4th, but I won't be too disappointed with an Indy victory!

Happy Birthday to ME....almost

Tomorrow is my birthday. Yep--the BIG 29 is here!
With enough begging, I was able to open up my present early. Eddy, mom, Valerie, and gramma went in on a new digital camera, memory card, etc. for me.

As expected, here are some new pics of the dog....

It All Comes Down To Sunday

My bet with Sean comes down to the last game of the regular season. With the Bears at 13-2 and the Pack at 7-8, Sean needs the Bears to win to get my $5 and I need the Pack to win to get his $5.

Our original bet: Sean said the Bears would win twice as many games as the Packers.

I figured the entire division would suck, including the Bears. I was right, except for the Bears--they've been very lucky. Granted, I've had a lot of fun watching (and rooting) for the Bears, for pride, I would like to win the bet. :-)

Best of luck to you Sean!