July 8 - Tower Road Beach & Rocking out at Kuma Burger

This morning we drove up to Winnetka to go to the Tower Road beach with Cindy and her kids.  Since the winter was so bitter and so long here, Lake Michigan really hasn't had a chance to warm up yet - the water was 58 degrees!  That's the temperature of the water at Northern California beaches!!  You know, the by-the-time-the-water-is-up-to-your-knees,-your-feet-are-numb temperature!  It certainly didn't stop the kids though - they were in that water within minutes.  Then we spent a good long time searching for shells and sea glass and playing at the playground.  Yes, a playground at the beach!  Awesome!

Natalie fell asleep immediately after getting in the car, always the sign of a good day!  After washing the beach off, we rolled over to Kuma Too, the sequel to very popular and inconveniently located heavy-metal burger joint that has the best burgers in town (which is saying something for a town known for awesome bar food)!  It was not as busy or rockin' as the original but the burgers were as good and the kids were able to sit and enjoy the Megadeth on the stereo and the tattoos on the wait staff in relative peace.

We wandered south through the city, taking in all the sights and sounds of city life that we so miss all year.  These city summers remind me of why I love our home so much!