Windy City Weekend
Chicago.
Everyone told us that moving to the Midwest meant that we would get to visit Chicago, which is just a short trip across the lake. SO, in the 2 1/2 years that we have lived here, we've been...er... once. This past weekend!
We will be going back regularly. We are in love with Chicago.
We packed up two minivans full of kids and gear, and headed to the Windy City with our friends, Dave and Jenni, and their three girls. We stayed in two, two-bedroom suites outside of the city, and rode the train in, much to the delight of both Jack and Max.
We ate the most delicious pizza I've ever had at Giordano's, had lunch at the downtown P.F. Chang's (one of my favorite restaurants), went shopping, swimming, and played many late night rounds of we're-so-glad-the-kids-are-finally-sleeping Euchre.
I have so many pictures, so instead of posting them, I made a short video. I think it captures the spirit of our weekend.
We'll be back, Chicago!
Oh, Sar - that's awesome! When ON EARTH did you have time to do that?
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, you are right - we are SO doing that again.
So, I have to take the kids to Costco today. Do you think Anna will be confused? LOL.
I wish I could talk my hubby into going back to Chicago - he's not a 'big city' fan. I love visiting there though.
ReplyDeleteAnd can I say that I'm jealous of the fact that you got to play kid-free games of euchre!! :)
Great fun! My husband and I went to Chicago shortly after we were married and I fell in love with it, too. Enjoy your visits there!
ReplyDeleteShirley
what a great video! it looks like you had a wonderful trip. and to have good friends to share such experiences with is pricesless.
ReplyDeletecouldn't help but notice that you may have a young prodigy on your hands. max has got the makings of being a drummer. start clearing out your garage now (for the drum set) =)
Wonderful fun! A weekend away can be just what the doctor ordered to make one enjoy getting back to the grindstone Monday morning. Loved your video! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAw, Sar looks like y'all had a great time! I'm so glad it went so well...was thinking about you as we suffered thru our heat wave, hoping it wasn't so bad there :) Miss you all! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteyay! SO glad you guys had so much fun, and i'm very impressed by the video! i don't know how to make those yet.
ReplyDeletelooks like everyone had a great time!
I am impressed and amazed that you have your photos uploaded and could put them in video form. WOW! I have been trying to get our vacation stuff done since last Thursday and it still isn't ready. UGH! You definitely have given me some motivation.
ReplyDeleteOh how I LOVE Chicago. My sister lives there so we have spent a great deal of time there over the years. It is definitely one of my favorite places. I am so glad you had a great time. It looks like such a fun fun weekend. The pizza in Chicago - so yummy!
Ugh. You nerd. You tease me. You were right in my back yard? Hugs... we'll see ya later, gator.
ReplyDeleteChicago is on our list of cities we really want to visit. So far we've only made it to the airport while changing planes... your video just made we want to go all the more. Looks like you guys had a fabulous time! Great video!!!
ReplyDeleteYup, we'll be heading back, too once the kids are living there.
ReplyDeletePFChangs...our kids favorite. Me, I like the Cheesecake Factory.
Looks like you had a great time and missing all the storms we had here.
I'm with Em, come visit next time!
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It looks like so much fun. You did a great job with that video!
ReplyDeletePS - you didn't have to go to Chicago to get that "windy city" feeling. You could have just stayed home!
Giordano's is what dreams are made of. It is the finest pizza you will ever eat!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun weekend. I am glad you were able to do that with friends. It just makes it better!
Are you serious?! If I lived close to Chicago, I'd be there every weekend!
ReplyDeleteI L-O-V-E the "Windy City," the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Magnificent Mile and, of course, The Cheesecake Factory.
Great pictures and video from your weekend. Love the song choice!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering why there are pictures of EVERYONE else in the pool, except you! Sure, you just had a baby...and sure Jenni looks great....BUT...if I were Jenni, we'd have words! LOL!!! ;o)
You are both adorable, and of course I'm only teasing you.
looks like lots of fun. love the lego store and Max looks like a drummer in the making. that's so cool that you guys got to get away.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a blast! I'm so glad you got a fun weekend away with the kids. Can't wait to have you guys over some time soon! Love you, friend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time! And you even made it through the sultery hot weather! Glad you had good time with friends, that always makes times better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip! Good job on the video. Chicago is an awesome city, I've been there before but it was winter-brrrrr! I'd love to go in the summer sometime. Glad you had a fun time.
ReplyDeleteSarah...you're just awesome! That little slide show was awesome. I'm SO impressed! Looks like you had a great time & what fun with Jenni & Dave. I've never been there & maybe when I do come we can come visit you guys!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Chicago...oh wait, I have been in their airport - very nice! LOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures!! What a great way to preserve those memories!
What was your husband eating that he was using chopsticks?
ReplyDeleteJust curious. Loved the video----how did you make that? I noticed you uploaded it to You Tube. Any pointers for me?