Saturday, September 29, 2012

MY KIND OF TOWN - PART TWO

Chicago is......
Chicago Water Tower
 
(remember to click on the photos to enlarge them)
 

What a day Thursday turned out to be. It started bright and early with our children arriving at our room at the hotel around 6am. They had the bright idea of taking an overnight flight giving them the whole day to enjoy which actually was a great idea only they never got to sleep on their flight because it was full of turbulence.
 
Have to share that when they all planned to fly together from LAX I had some mixed emotions. God forbid something happened, but I had to move past those thoughts or I'd go a little crazy thinking about it. Taking a direct flight from LAX was the best plan for our daughter who is afraid to fly. (a few anti-anxiety pills helped)
 
So Amber laid on the bed and was immediately asleep. Soon to follow was Tristen and Adam while Dylan got comfy in the chair with the ottoman. So we let them sleep. We went down to the pool and I got in my exercise and sat for awhile in the spa. We waited for awhile before we returned to the room. (their rooms were not ready yet) Then we ended up showering and getting dressed. Mark had a conference call and then I meet him downstairs for breakfast. We let the kids get about 4 hours sleep and woke them at 10:30am.  Amber and Dylan were able to get their room while Adam and Tristen got ready in ours. (funny how your adult children are still so little in our eyes, especially when they are sleeping)
 
We had planned Thursday as the day we would go to the loop. Our son in law Dylan had never been to Chicago and I wanted to make a point of getting over to Navy Pier so he could have a great view of the skyline. Well we had the most incredibly beautiful weather the entire trip except for Thursday. It was cold and cloudy with a threat of rain all day. Luckily it didn't rain until much later.
 


 
Our first stop was Gino's East on Superior for one of our favorite deep dish pizza. After that we walked along Michigan Avenue for a little bit heading over to the John Hancock building. The kids went into a few shops looking for something warmer to put on. Tristen bought a cute sweater and Amber found a great jacket at H&M. I spent my time taking picture of the giant golf balls along the street which were in honor of the Ryder Cup coming up this weekend in Medinah, IL.
 
 
Even though it was foggy it was still fun at the top of the Hancock building! They take a group picture before you go up in the elevator and we bought them. I need to scan them and show them off. Also here we are on the 94th floor which we arrived on in 40 seconds and looking out the window a monarch butterfly flew by.  It was amazing!
 
 
Then we headed over to Navy Pier to view the skyline. It certainly gave a new meaning to "The Windy City" and we froze our butts off walking around the pier. I actually think the pictures are pretty with the evil skies lurking about. 
 


After Navy Pier we headed somewhere in the city to a small local pub to meet up with some of the wedding party who were meeting to watch the Bears play Green Bay. Of course the groom Jimmy was there and he brought my mother-in-law who had flown into town that afternoon. The plan was for us to take her back with us when we left so Jimmy could stay and party. It was fun but I was so tired from our long day that the LOUD was wearing me down.
 
When we arrived back at the hotel my mother-in-law went to her room, Amber and Dylan went to their room while Adam, Tristen, Mark and I went to the bar a shared a very nice bottle of wine. I slept pretty well that night!
 
To be continued.............
 
In case you missed it: 
 
 

23 comments:

Mara said...

It sounds like you had a great time!

Kathy ... aka Nana said...

Ok, now I'm definitely going to have to go to Chicago ... can you believe I've never been to Navy Pier? :-o

Deb said...

great photos...what a fun time...

nancygrayce said...

Now I want to go to Chicago! And if that doesn't happen, then I want to order a pizza!

Hilary said...

now, I really want pizza!
this trip sounds great!

Miss Debbie said...

Beautiful views! Thanks for the tour!

Chatty Crone said...

I miss Chicago - Navy Pier - did you ride the Ferris Wheel or was it too cold (?). And the Hancock Building. Pizza- you have a handsome family. Gosh you had such a wonderful time - thanks for sharing!

kc bob said...

Enjoying your Chicago postings Debby!

Last year I stayed at the Seneca House which is next to the Hancock Tower. Catch my Chicago photos at http://fonefotos/.../CHICAGO.

trennia said...

Wow, Your pictures are amazing! It's so beautiful there!

Anonymous said...

I've only been once, but would love to go again. I loved it.

Stopping by from Saturday Sharefest!

Empty Nester said...

Dang it, how did I miss part 1???? I'm going there now but just wanted to say that your photos are gorgeous of the skyline! I've been to Chicago one time and so I haven't really seen anything of it. Deanie has spent some time there and she loves it. She even thinks she'd like to try living there for a bit. I told she'd probably change her mind after she tried a winter up there. LOL Little Charleston, SC girls are not used to real cold.

Sarah Leonard said...

Looks like you had a fab time. I'd love to go to Chicago and do the whole Ally McBeal tour thing (if that happens).

Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk

Unknown said...

I've always wanted to visit Chicago, looks like a fun trip!

betty said...

That was amazing Debby on the 94th floor and to see the butterfly!!

betty

Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama said...

I really want to go to chicago! I think I might since BlogHer is there next year! Awesome pics!

Mary said...

Your pictures are gorgeous!

Claudya Martinez said...

Wonderful happiness. Good food, good company, in a great place.

Little Penpen said...

What a great time for the whole family. And yes, I agree, that our adult children will always be little and 'our babies', no matter what!!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

your pictures are amazing! I love those golf balls - very cool!

STILLMAGNOLIA said...

Loved the shots of Chicago...parts I and II. I know you are having a wonderful time there. It is a great place to visit for sure. I am jealous that you ate at Gino's. The food when I ate there was amazing.

Liz Mays said...

My heart just feels so full when I see those city shots. Oh how I love it there, and oh how I love Chicago-style pizza!

Alexis AKA MOM said...

I'm loving the giant golf balls!

Looks like so much fun!!!!

Amy said...

love the pictures.. oh the food what a fun time..

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