Girl's Weekend in Chicago

The girls hit the highway for Chicago this weekend and we had a blast! Sadly, Aunt Cheryl couldn't join us as she was nursing a hurt back. We took two cars (leaving from two different cities) and somehow managed to arrive within minutes of each other.  We stayed up way too late each night, talking, laughing, eating, quoting Ferris, taking pictures, watching Brooklyn crawl and Kiera do gymnastics and wedding planning. Saturday we headed into the city for shopping, lunch and photo ops at the Bean in Millennium Park. We drove an hour outside of the city to go to the Kate Spade outlet then headed home for some Chicago Deep Dish Pizza.  Sunday we headed to the bridal shop to see Em's dress. To say she looked beautiful is an understatement. The time went by too quickly, but we sure enjoyed every second!

So happy to be out of the car!

Hazel was so excited to see everyone. She loved Brooke and kept

trying to lick her fingers!

Looking stylish in her sunnies!

Everyone doing the "I love you!" sign in sign language

Kiera does the bridge at the Bean!

Cute cousins!

Brooklyn  isn't walking yet, but she's got standing and

cuteness down pat!

Group shot! There are so many people at the Bean statue

that it's easy to have a group pic taken.

Looking at the ice skating rink from above...

The weather gods were shining down on us on Saturday!

The weather as perfect, almost 60 and sunny. 

We walked the bridge over the street to the art museum. 

We didn't go to the museum, but we made some cute art (photos)

of our own!

On our first trip to the city, almost 7 years ago, we took a pic

with this cow in front of the library. I'll have to find our first cow pic

and post them together!

Serving up smiles for lunch!

Taking a break at Em's apartment

We got to see Em's wedding dress!!

Bride and Mother of the Bride

Mimosa cheers to Em and Paul!

A sneak peek!

Nicole found her wedding dress, that she wore (in June) at the 

bridal shop!