Rob and I (okay, mostly it was my idea and Rob quickly got on board) thought it would be fun to do something kind of big this year to celebrate 2 different occasions. First, our 5 year anniversary and second... ah-hem, ummm, cough, mumble.....turning 30. That's right...I'm not in my 20s anymore *sniff*. I didn't want my 30th birthday to be unmemorable...to me it's a big deal! So in honor of these great events we spent a long weekend in the windy city. Of course the day before we got there was warm and sunny, but the minute we showed up only gray clouds and 60 degree temperatures. That did not get us down however, because we totally lived it up! I can't remember the last time I walked so much....and my pedometer proved it.
We scoured Michigan Avenue a few times, went to the top of Willis (Sears) Tower, toured the Field Museum, saw The Bean, went on a dinner cruise, strolled down Navy Pier, laughed our heads off at ComedySportz, drove around Rob's old neighborhood and ate way too much food.
Of course anywhere you go on vacation, you have to try the local food. Apparently Chicago is well-known for a lot of different kinds of food. I tried Giordano's deep dish pizza for the first time (AMAZING!) and well as a Chicago hot dog (not a fan of the pickle on a hot dog I must say. And here I am with my first try of an Italian Beef Sandwich---Yum!
So many pictures so hopefully you get the idea here!! Now to start planning what we're going to do when Rob turns 30!!
