It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
Posted by Jess
20 December 2010
Over the weekend Jason and I were able to leave the girls with my mom and dad and head to Chicago for a little getaway with our favorite people, Eric and Katie. Thanks to our wonderful hosts for showing us a good time. On Thursday night when we arrived, we had some wonderful Chicago style pizza and caught up on what's been going on in life. Friday was spent with a little work and a lot of play. We headed into downtown to the German Christmas market. We ate yummy German food (potato pancakes, brats with kraut, traditional pretzels), we did some shopping, and drank some mulled wine. This was an outdoor market so we did our best to stay warm with the hot wine and hot chocolate. We did some window shopping (well mostly just window shopping) on Michigan Avenue and checked out the decorations before heading to the Lincoln Park area for dinner. Eric and Katie hosted us at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, a tapas bar with some really great choices! We all picked 2 items off the menu and shared it around the table. We also enjoyed a pitcher of blackberry sangria and were given some extra desserts. Dinner was delicious!
On Saturday the guys got in a little video game time and I got a little bit of work done. Then we dragged the guys out into the cold to go see a movie. We saw a new romantic comedy and although it wasn't the "best movie ever!" I really enjoyed just sitting in the theater and the show not being animated. Katie made us all chicken pot pie for dinner that was amazing and we watched another movie that night.
On Sunday morning, Jason and I headed back to Green Bay for more festivities on Sunday evening (a fun reunion with some old friends) and the Christmas festivities start up soon. We had a fantastic time in Chicago as always and loved the quality time with our friends. I'm so glad we were able to find the time to visit and that we had people to watch the girls.
Hope you are all staying warm and safe with more snow coming! We are looking forward to more family joining us in the Midwest over the next few days.
Kanpai!
Jess
20 December 2010
Over the weekend Jason and I were able to leave the girls with my mom and dad and head to Chicago for a little getaway with our favorite people, Eric and Katie. Thanks to our wonderful hosts for showing us a good time. On Thursday night when we arrived, we had some wonderful Chicago style pizza and caught up on what's been going on in life. Friday was spent with a little work and a lot of play. We headed into downtown to the German Christmas market. We ate yummy German food (potato pancakes, brats with kraut, traditional pretzels), we did some shopping, and drank some mulled wine. This was an outdoor market so we did our best to stay warm with the hot wine and hot chocolate. We did some window shopping (well mostly just window shopping) on Michigan Avenue and checked out the decorations before heading to the Lincoln Park area for dinner. Eric and Katie hosted us at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, a tapas bar with some really great choices! We all picked 2 items off the menu and shared it around the table. We also enjoyed a pitcher of blackberry sangria and were given some extra desserts. Dinner was delicious!
On Saturday the guys got in a little video game time and I got a little bit of work done. Then we dragged the guys out into the cold to go see a movie. We saw a new romantic comedy and although it wasn't the "best movie ever!" I really enjoyed just sitting in the theater and the show not being animated. Katie made us all chicken pot pie for dinner that was amazing and we watched another movie that night.
On Sunday morning, Jason and I headed back to Green Bay for more festivities on Sunday evening (a fun reunion with some old friends) and the Christmas festivities start up soon. We had a fantastic time in Chicago as always and loved the quality time with our friends. I'm so glad we were able to find the time to visit and that we had people to watch the girls.
Hope you are all staying warm and safe with more snow coming! We are looking forward to more family joining us in the Midwest over the next few days.
Kanpai!
Jess
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