Chicago, that is.
Spent the weekend with Em, Kevin, and Lauren in the windy city. Or around the windy city. Here are the highlights of the trip.
First night we went to The Glen. What a cool little area! We ate at The Yard House, where they serve beer by the yard.
Bill was happy! Plus the food was really good.
Then off to go bowling. We went to this cool bowling alley called Pinstripes, which is quite unlike the bowling alleys in our area. Upscale bowling alley sounds oxymoronic, but in this case was true.
Lots of laughs. And these shoes? Well, I'm in love. Lauren and I showing off our coolness. And we got to keep the socks. I know, right?
On Saturday we went out for breakfast, then the girls headed to Michigan Avenue to shop, and the boys went to a Cubs game. Jenna got to spend some of her birthday money at the American Girl Store. What could be better than that when you're 9?!?
Saturday night we went to the kids' apartment for dinner. We had traditional Chicago hot dogs and brats from an amazing German deli.
I swear, I would weigh even more if I had so many choices of places to eat or shop for food.
Before we went to the apartment we got to drive by Emily's school. I've never seen anything like it. IT IS HUGE. And it looks a bit like a prison.
No worries though. She's as happy as can be. She has a new assignment next year, and she's already prepping for it. Makes her teacher mommy very proud.
After dinner we headed off to play putt-putt golf. It was this old school course, and we had a blast. Notice Jenna's form?
Sunday we had brunch with Kevin's dad and stepmom, who were delightful. We didn't leave Chicago until late afternoon, and we took our time getting home. You know you've been on the road too long when you start trash-talking the GPS. We stopped in South Haven for dinner, and walked the beach for a bit.
It was a wonderful weekend. And while I am not destined to be a big-city dweller, Emily positively flourishes in the environment. Any hints as to why?
So I'm good. It's all we want for our kids, happy. I do miss her though.
Have a wonderful Wednesday.
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