The Chocolate Factory

I just found out that there is a chocolate factory near here--and they offer free tours and samples. It's in Long Grove, Illinois--and it sounds like something my kids would really enjoy. Ok, so I'm pawning it off on my kids--but really--we drove all the way to Wisconsin to see the Jelly Belly Factory--and this is an hour closer! We are going to Wisconsin next Thursday--so I'm thinking we'll try to make an appointment for a tour on Monday or Tuesday.

If any of you in the Chicago area are interested, it's Long Grove Confectionary Company and tours are available Monday through Thursday from 9 am until 1 pm.

I can't wait!

Wisconsin Dells!!

Next weekend is the final weekend before school starts, so we thought we take the kids and get-away. We are heading up to Wisconsin Dells. We have never been there-but it is apparently--THE place to go. There are a lot of really fun things to do--I'm mostly looking forward to the indoor water park. I do not enjoy being out in the sun--my eyes just really don't enjoy the squint--and the wrinkles around my eyes are already far too progressed for someone my age! Plus, with the indoor water park--there is no need for sunscreen! I can't think of anything better! Well, except maybe room service's breakfast in bed!!