May 30, 2011

I rode the train home from Chicago, it was actually pretty nice.

I got to relax, listen to music and do some reading. Most importantly...I didn't have to drive...and my new found life of commuting has made me appreciate the times that I am not in a car.

As I was riding along though, I noticed the face...starring at me from the vent....ITS A TRAIN FACE!

May 29, 2011

I went and stayed with Michelle in Chicago, and I love the windows in her apartment, its basically all windows. I'm jealous and because I'm jealous I'm going to call her a hussy. Hussy.

May 28, 2011

Today, I saw one of my oldest/best friends get married. It was so great to see two people who are so in love.....I wish a life time of happiness to Chris and Kristen.

May 27, 2011

So, one of the best views I ever had in a hotel room was in NYC, we never closed the blinds, it was day and night Empire State Building...

But this view might top that...

May 26, 2011

One of the not funs about commuting. It took me 4 hours to get home...

But then I felt like a jerk because I complained about 4 hours of my life being wasted in a car while the whole reason was because of a wreck, which took the life of a 16 year old.

Sigh.

May 25, 2011

Well, its the time of year where there are storms every other day and this was the fun sight on my way to work this am...

If I learned anything from Weather & Climate class at Lake Land, it was low clouds are not good.

May 24, 2011

Kellan is a Cardinals fan in training.

May 23 ,2011

Its amazing how a stormy day can turn into a beautiful night....

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people in Joplin, Mo.

Mother Nature is so fickle.

May 22, 2011

My brother, Matt and his girlfriend, Nikki, traveled to Kansas City for a Saturday game of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals.

The Cards won the series (duh) and they brought me back this ball in thanks of watching their kids (dogs) for the weekend.

May 21, 2011

STL courthouse reflecting on another building. This is where the Dred Scott decision was made.

May 20, 2011

This weird-o I know with a mustache...

May 19, 2011

Tonight we found out that Ike is immensely entertained by bubbles.

May 18, 2011

After I got home from work yesterday, Ike and I decided to take a walk and then we hung out with these 2 crazy guys for a while.

May 17, 2011

I was in the garage painting a nightstand and listening to the Arcade Fire Pandora station. When I came out this little guy was just hanging out. I guess hes an Arcade Fire fan...

May 16, 2011

Happy May 16 to Anthony and Chris!

Its not just another Saturday, but.....there was sun.

May 15, 2011

Ike is a very nice dog, he is very friendly and loves to play.

Forest on the other hand wants no part in this....

This is a usual scene from the Kerkhoff house...

May 14, 2011

It was a little after midnight and Me, my brother, Andy, Hannah, Neil, Matt, and Sam decided the best thing to do to celebrate the end of my years at IGA would be to burn the smock.

May 13, 2011

Today was my last day at IGA, I am really going to miss some of my coworkers, especially these 2 weirdos....

May 12, 2011

My idea of a perfect day...

May 11, 2011

Today was my final night closing at IGA. It was a very bittersweet feeling when I closed the doors for one last time.

I now only have one shift remaining. Strange that this part of my life is almost at a close.

May 10, 2011

My Dad works at Lake Land College, hes a Dean there and when they started building the alumni park, they suggested he buy a brick. Here is the Kerkhoff brick, even though Andy isn't technically alumni....oh well.

May 9, 2011

Hello there, Mr. Spider. I do not like you. You creep me out. But, I am thankful that you keep those bugs in your web so they can't get into the house.

May 8, 2011

Happy Mothers Day to all you moms!

But especially to my Mom. Shes awesome and chances are way cooler than your Mom :)

Last night Matt and Nikki arrived with Brody and Penelope, after a little hesitation, Ike decided that running around and wrestling with them would be a great time.

Here are the 3 together, looking their nicest to wish my Mom a happy day!

May 7, 2011

Pene is very interested in what Ike is doing.

May 6, 2011

Nothing like those deli pants...

May 5, 2011

I have the major urge to just get in my car and drive....but, I'm starting a new job on the 16th, so that probably wouldn't work out....but sigh....

“A trip, a safari, an exploration, is an entity, different from all other journeys. It has personality, temperament, individuality, uniqueness. A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike”- John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley

May 4, 2011

This is an IGA schedule, one has my name on it, the other one doesn't.

The first schedule in 11 years that doesn't have "Abi" on it...so weird.

May 3, 2011

Rural Decay with blue skies

May 2, 2011

Coke tastes better out of bottles....

May 1, 2011

Just....wow.