Mark and I were able to spend an amazing – FULL – long weekend in Chicago – JUST THE TWO OF US! This was Mark and I’s first time in the windy city and we had such a good time! If you want to read more about our trip – check out these posts! Day …
Long Weekend in Chicago: Part 3 Art Institute of Chicago
Our last day in Chicago was a little more laid back. Mark slept in (the children have completely destroyed my ability to sleep in!), then we grabbed some breakfast and walked over to the Art Institute of Chicago. ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO This place was amazing! And ENORMOUS! I felt like a kid in a …
Long Weekend in Chicago: Part 2 The Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Symphony Hall, and the Grand Lux Cafe
Can we start this with a little story time? Okay. THE BEGINNINGS Mark has a deep appreciation for music. I remember smiling to myself after getting in his car on our first date and he was playing music from the soundtrack of Star Wars and I honestly wondered what I had gotten myself into. It …
Long Weekend in Chicago: Part 1 Willis Tower, Millennium Park & Deep Dish Pizza
Mark and I hardly EVER get away just the two of us. We love our kiddos and love traveling as a family but there is something special about just exploring the two of us too. We usually jam a million things into our trip {there is NEVER enough time!} but we love it. Last April …