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Monday, June 21, 2010

Michigan Avenue goings-on

In the course of one day, here are some of the people I saw up and down Michigan Avenue.

Earnest nerd playing the guitar and singing to his girlfriend.

Young girls waiting for the Puerto Rican parade to begin.

More parade revelers.

Wedding party in front of the Wrigley Building.

A chess and checkers race game. Set up right in front of the Art Institute at night. Weird!

Sunday, June 20, 2010

We had another great weekend in downtown Chicago. Lots of Blackhawks pride, lots of goings-on up and down Michigan Avenue. Plus, it was a beautiful summer day.

First we did yoga at Millenium Park. This was before most people arrived.

This was my view from way in the back. Man, it was HARD!

After a tasty breakfast at Yolk, I goofed around in the Agora sculptures. My friend Jessie took these shots. Thanks, J!

A really earnest nerd sang to his girlfriend as she tanned and ignored him.

Later I went on the river and lake architecture boat tour. I love that tour, so pretty!

(That is my favorite building in the Loop. I love the old-school short brick and ivy against the tall gleaming glass skyscrapers. The ivy growth isn't a random coincidence, either.)

Then I went to a concert. Keith Urban is a tiny dot in the crowd. Oh, I curse my decision not to bring my camera! The iPhone camera stinks.

More photos coming this week, promise!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Happy Birthday, Dad! Hey, you are finally old enough to retire, hahahaha. Enjoy your 65th!

I found some great old photos of the two of us through the years. I am only going to post a couple for today, in honor of my old man. :)

Could this be any more 1970? I think not. The floral couch, the hilarious little mustache he is sporting, my avocado green knitted vest and plaid pants...CLASSIC.

The thing about my dad that has never changed is that he likes to give smooches to his daughters. Sometimes I don't want one.

And sometimes I do.

He almost didn't make it to my wedding because he was sick and the doctor told him not to fly. But he did, and he walked me down the aisle and did all the things that dads do at weddings. We even got to dance. My face is hidden, but trust me, I am losing it there.

Happy Birthday, Daddy! Love you.

Monday, March 15, 2010

St. Patricks Day 2010: Dying of the River

It was my birthday this weekend, so my husband treated me to a lovely trip downtown. One of the main events was the Dying of the Chicago River, which we also attended a few years ago. It was a bit different this time because the weather was so awful. But we still had a great time!

First, we wandered around our hotel area and at the Hyatt, wondering if they really were going to do the dying of the river since it was so crappy out. Rainy and lots of fog. See?

The Wrigley Building. You can't even see the clocktower.

The river, pre-dying.

Just in case you need some perspective, here was our view from our room on Saturday morning, and then on Sunday:

But people did start arriving, surrounding the river on all sides. Lots and lots of weird St. Pat's outfits. I only got a couple of shots without being obvious.

She is my St. Patrick's Day soulmate. Hee!

I know, you are thinking, "But the river already looks green!"

But it's not NEON KELLY green. Once they start dying it, the difference is hilariously obvious.

They throw an orange powder into the water which instantly turns green. But if the wind is blowing the wrong way like it was this weekend, the guys throwing it start to look like Cheese Doodles. Hence the white coveralls, LOL.