Our Trip to Chicago!

Greg and I went on a fun little get-a-way with our friends Steve & Ashley. We went to the "windy city", Chicago. We all left the children at home, which then allowed us to act like little kids! It was a lot of fun and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Here are some photos from the trip!


Here's downtown at night. Isn't it beautiful? I loved the downtown area! It was amazingly clean and not a bum in sight! Loved it!!


We went to the Chicago temple, which was an interesting experience. First of all, Greg & I had forgotten our recommends so good thing we had our 1st councilor with us. He asked the man on the phone, "What do we got to do to make this work?" A phrase that we heard many times on this trip. So, they cleared us to go but we arrived right as the session was to begin. Again, Steve and his "What do we got to do....?" and they decided to hold the session for us. We hurry in and then we realize that they no longer rent clothing!! NOW WHAT?!? Don't worry, they have us covered. They allowed us to "borrow" clothing, which only took about 20 min. for the lady to round up, meanwhile the session continues to wait for us. So finally we make it to the session, YIPPEE!! I'm glad that the 'conductor' was a bit grouchy because he kept it entertaining. Nothing like looking at him, as we're suppose to view him, then see him pull a grouch face because the movie won't play or whatever. At least it kept me awake!! :)JK...I don't fall asleep. Then (being vague here) when I put my arm through, instead of my hand landing on a shoulder, it landed on a somewhat greasy head!! Yes, talk about complete embarrassment!! The dude must have been 4 ft tall!! I felt so awful!! Anyway, by the end, we were very grateful for their willingness to help us "high-maintenance folk" from Utah.


We went and saw "Wicked", which was just that...wicked (in the very 80's sense). I totally loved it!!! I knew that it was about the Wizard of Oz but that was it and let me just say, I highly recommend it! Definitely worth the money!!


Before we saw Wicked, we decided to go to dinner at a nice little place on the corner, near the theater. Well, when we got inside and Steve asked, "what's the wait?", the lady smirked and informed him that they can book up to a year out!! With that, I turned to go; we were way out of our league. But leave it up to Steve and his "What do we got to do...?" and the next thing you know, we have the so-called "last table" in the place. We had a wonderful dinner and a very, very interesting waiter. Greg must have thought the waiter was AMAZING because he gave twice the tip that Steve did but by complete accident!! He said he noticed it and went to go change it but the waiter was coming toward the table. So he paid a high price for his mathematical skills being rusty.....Steve thinks Greg was just trying to make him look like a putts! :)


Here's Ashley and I hanging out with our new friends. We got sick of the guys constant whining and complaining so we ditched them. I think we made a wise choice. Our new friends were much more exciting!! :)


We went on a Sunset boat ride to see the city from the water. What a beautiful view!! I give props to the husband who came up with that idea!! :)


Just hanging out waiting for the boat to leave port...Steve, Ashley, & Gregor or should I say Michael?!? :)


Here's a picture of the pretty water. It was a bit windy & chilly but don't worry, I had my trusty "Chicago" sweat shirt to keep me warm. Hey, it was on sale that makes it OK.

These other photos I post for my own satisfaction & for my own enjoyment. I will leave no explanation except they all have their own "had to have been there" story, which I'm sorry to say, can't be shared. I know it's hard to be left out in the cold but maybe thinking up your own story lines will bring some excitement into your life and warm you up a bit :)