Friday, August 19, 2011

The rest of the week in Chicago!

Wednesday I went out to Wheaton to meet my sweet friend Sue and her boyfriend Tracy.  We had a great time catching up at lunch and I really enjoyed meeting Tracy, they are good together.  If only my boys had behaved a bit better.....

Next off to the Popcorn Shop where I would ride my bike to as a kid to get candy.  We stocked up and got some of my fave corn and headed to the movies. 

A short stop at a park in Glen Ellyn before the movies.  It was such a beautiful day I wanted to spend more time outside.

That night we headed down to the beach after dinner and met my high school friend Cherie, her husband Brian and their 3 adorable kids!!!

Kennedy, cutest thing ever!!!

Me and Cher and our 6 kids.  Ty and Davis became fast buds bonding over skateboarding and stuff.  

Thursday morning my dad and I took the boys to Shedd Aquarium for some sea adventures.  

I have always loved the Beluga whales. 

The beautiful Buckingham Fountain.

Ty and I headed to the make up Cubs/Nationals game on a gorgeous Thursday afternoon.

4th row seats behind the visitors, could not have asked for better seats or better company!!!  We had so much fun together, got lots of treats and stayed through to see the Cubs win and sing 'Go Cubs Go'.  I love Wrigley.


Ty wanted to take the 'L' home from the game and the station was packed so we stopped for a quick drink.  

Friday we met up with Cher and her family again for a trip to the skatepark.  It never gets boring for boys who love to skate.

And when I say fast buddies, like Davis wanting Ty to come spend the weekend and Ty asking if Davis can come live with us for 2 months.

Kennedy had some fun bashing up the big kids and the little boys and Lucy played patiently waiting for them to skate it up. 

Friday we met Jill, her nephew Jake and Monika at Lincoln Park Zoo.



What a great week!!!  And even better, we get to go back in November for Jill's wedding!!!  Can't wait!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Sweet Home Chicago (part 1...)

Last week I spent 6 wonderful days in Chicago with my family and my parents at the place they rented in Chicago.  I had not been back for about 5 years and it was wonderful!!!! The place my parents rented was right on Lake Shore Drive with a great view and perfect distance from the beaches.  

The rooftop view. We got to see the Navy Pier fireworks on Saturday and Wednesday, amazing!!



North Ave Beach.

Jumping in!!!


Sunday we went to Jill's in Tinley Park to see all my girls, a perfect day with friends I miss every day and am lucky to have. Jill got engaged the night before so that made it extra special for all of us to be together!!  


Me and my college roomie, Monika.

Me and my girls, love them so much!!!

Mason on Navy Pier enjoying his first Cheezeborger from the Billy Goat.


The boys and the P's at the pier.


Monday we went to Wrigley for a game, great time at dinner and onto the game to walk in and....cancelled due to rain!! (Ty and I made up for it later on in the week!)

View of my Fave city from the water.


Eric at Oak Street, fun with a beer and some ceviche.  
More to come....

Thursday, August 11, 2011

The last of Minnesota...



My big fisherman up at the cabin.


Grandma took the boys to a cool park called chutes and ladders.  

Ty and Will did a skate camp the last week of their trip.  Ty is now obsessed with skateboarding, skinny jeans, skate tees...even more so than before, kinda cute!!

Two very sweaty boys after the park!

Playing at the Rose's house with Nadja. I think she held her own with this crew.

Luke at the Minneapolis airport doing his best Viking impression, pretty good I think!

Next up... CHICAGO!!!!