We got a chance to hang out with Mike, Tina, and Connor in Chicago on September 11th, 2011. This was the 1st time we got to see them since they moved to Wisconsin. The men went to the Bears game (woohoo Bears won!) and the women and the boys walked around Chi-town. The above pic is supposed to show the new Marilyn Monroe statue-you can see it if you look really close!
The weather was perfect-temps were in the 70's and sunny. We decided to take the boys on a boat ride on the Chicago River and out onto Lake Michigan.
Think Vince Vaughn in "The Break-Up", that was us!
September 11th is also an anniversary that I have tried to talk to my kids about and how important the day is to remember. One of the skyscrapers draped this massive flag, such a pretty sight in the sunshine. The boat also did a moment of silence and a special "toot" of their horn at noon.
The famous Sears Tower (now Willis Tower)
Notice how LONG Clay's hair is. This school year Clay decided he wanted to let his hair grow. Chad, Brittany, and I didn't really like the new look but he seems to really like it! Every day before school I have to gel and hair spray it to achieve the messy style.
Susie and Miss Tina (love her and miss her tons!)
After the boat ride, we shopped some, ate some great pizza (with sauce on top, of course!), and stopped by the Hershey store. Only Connor would get plain vanilla ice cream at a chocolate store! HA! This picture is for Brittany, the chocaholic of our house, since she was with Alyvia this weekend in Ohio. We had a great day with our friends. I LOVED how easy it was to hang out for the day. No weird adjustment time, it just felt good to be with each other again. Friends for life!
