Chicago Part 1
Our journey first took us to Chez Schmitt where we enjoyed some time with Benjamin and shared a take out Chinese dinner. Bright and early the next morning we drove into Chicago for the U2 concert but before that, we cruised over to Kelly's to help celebrate Aunt Arlenes 80th birthday! The concert was fantastic, everything was perfect, the seats, weather, Snow Patrol and of course, my boys,U2!
Chicago Part 2
Once again, we began our journey at Chez Schmitt - this time, we all went to Whistle Binkies to celebrate our anniversary and had a fantastic time! I had ordered an entree that usually comes covered with feta cheese and when I asked the waitress for "no cheese" Benjamin piped in "she's allergic" - cracked us up! Then grandpa showed him how to get the waitresses attention and he ordered another milk for himself! Once again, we started out bright and early for the drive to Chicago for our dear friends Theresa and Daves long awaited wedding! It was a beautiful warm fall day, perfect for a wedding. This time we were lucky enough to be staying with more dear friends, Carol and Jim. Their hospitality was above and beyond. The ceremony was held at St Peter and Paul in Naperville, an old fashioned beautiful church. Theresa was beautiful and glowing! Dave wore a tux similar to Bogie in Casablanca which was so appropriate since they are both movie buffs. The entire wedding had a movie theme! Even the centerpieces were glass bowls with a single candle and filled with raisinettes!Everyone had a terrific time and it was nice to see friends we haven't seen in a while. Saturday, we went to a car show in Berwyn with the Ewerts, Jim was gracious enough to drive us by the old homestead on Maple - how I loved that house!
We are planning on hanging around MN for most of the remainder of the year, Mike is running the Twin Cities Marathon in a few weeks and we are looking forward to taking advantage of the football package we pay for and watching the Bears!
