I am home from Chicago and if you are wondering how my trip was…….it was busy and fun. I spent much of my time working (but good work) and took in what I could. As is typical Tracy, I pretty much ate my way through the Windy City (hey, you know what they say "When in Rome….")….
Dunkin Donuts ….yum-O!
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza….filling!
Chicago-style Hot Dog at Portillo's
Garrett's Popcorn…fattening!
Thanks to seeing old friends and new friends I worked hard and was able to take in a bit of the city including Windy City Scrapbooking. What a great store! 
I also passed by Oprah's Harpo Studios and look who came around the corner, Reggie her make-up artist. Seemed like a good photo op!
There is new and exciting news on the Helmar front and I am excited about their new availability in 
the USA Market! I have always said they had the best products and now everyone will get to see that firsthand! The official Press Release is being written up so I need to hold off on details (but am dying to share!) until that is released. Very exciting!
Pete held my job down for a week and did a great job. I think he also is handing it back over happily. Thanks for holding down the fort! I know it is no easy task.
Thanks to all who entered the giveaway! There is still time to enter (ends today!). Random drawing is tomorrow! I will be responding to each and every one of you! While I was away I could receive emails but not send them so I have tons of emails to write! So if you emailed me I will get back to you just as soon as the house, life, laundry, etc. are back in order. Did I mention I will be returning to the mountains and the gym? I wonder why I feel that is important???