The Doobies + Check Out Our Italian Villa!

I have to admit, I'm pretty psyched about the upcoming trip to Italy that Carol, Rachel N., Jean H. and I will be taking - it's only about 6 weeks away!  Can't believe it.  Thought you might enjoy seeing the villa where we'll be staying - it's called "Fattoria Degli Usignoli", and here's the link:  http://www.usignoli.it/EN/index.php  (click on "ENG" on the right to see English version).

Last weekend while in Chicago we attended a Doobies Brothers and Chicago concert on Friday evening.  It turned out to be a perfect night weather-wise (so glad we didn't go this weekend!)  The two groups were fantastic, and the outdoor venue was awesome - had SUCH a great time!  Below are some pics of the concert, followed by a couple of pics from our trip to the dog beach the following day, and then breakfast at Rachel & Dave's on Sunday morning (where the doggies enjoyed getting blueberries and grapes out of the kiddie pool), just prior to our leaving for home.  It was a wonderful weekend - thanks for everything, kids!

Dinner at Moonshine's, near D/R's condo, prior to the concert on Friday eveing.

Charter One Pavillion on Northerly Island, near the museums