Chicago!

For Blair's birthday we took a quick weekend trip to Chicago to visit his good friend Charlie and his wife, Lu.  We had the best time and really fell in love with Chicago.  Neither one of us had been there before and we got the best weekend weather to experience it all.  We even got to witness the 100th loss of the Astros at Wrigley Field!

We went to the top of the Hancock Tower and got some amazing views of the city and Lake Michigan.

We took this fabulous Architectural Boat Tour and really learned a lot about the city, the buildings and the history - you'll have to ask Blair about it all as he remembers more than me.

Wrigley Field - Cubs versus Astros.  We lost by 1, but were at a memorable Astros game (and not in a good way - 100th loss).  Wrigley Field was great though and the Vienna hot dog and Bratwurst were pretty good.

Blair and Charlie before the game.  We got there early, but it really got packed once the game started.  The Cubs fans are pretty hard core and they sang this song at the end of the game that was pretty catchy and stuck in our heads until we got home.

Here we are in front of Trump Tower on the river.  Since I'm a little obsessed with Gulianna and Bill Rancic, I was pretty interested to see what Bill built after winning the Apprentice. 

Lydia had a great time staying one night with Grandpa and Nana and one night with Honey and Da.  We sure did miss her and Harley though.  

It was a great relaxing trip and we ate a lot - all in all, 

We Heart Chicago!

Our Very Own Bubble Machine

Lydia surprised us at dinner by putting on a show of blowing bubbles.  She must have been working on it for a long time as she was really good at it.  We were at our vacation house in Austin and eating dinner when she busted out her debut.  Watch closely....

First Day of School

Lydia started school last week at Westminster Day School.  She goes from 9-2:30 on Wednesdays and Fridays.  She did really well on her first week and was the only one who didn't cry - even though she looks nervous in these pictures.  The teachers said she loved playing with all the kids and new toys.  It was a little hard for us to drop her off, but since she wasn't crying, that made it a lot easier.  I'm so excited she's going to school to be around other kids, play with new toys, learn neat things.
I was anxious all day and couldn't wait to pick her up to see how her day went.  She really enjoys school!
Her cousin, Charlotte, is in her class too and they've become best buddies.

Annual Family Vacation Time

Each year we go on an annual family vacation with my side of the family.  This year we went to Lake Travis in Austin and rented a wonderful house on the lake with a pool.  We all had a great time despite the over 100 degree weather.

 Lydia loved the pool and playing with Uncle Brendan

Harley loved the big backyard even though she had to share it with Huckleberry

Here's Sam making ice cream with Nana and Grandpa

Huckles was trying to get in to making ice cream too

Mary and Huckles hug so sweetly

Lydia and Huckles got along really well

Sam showed Lydia his games and shared really well with her

Each morning and right before dinner we would get in the pool - Lydia loved Sam's sunglasses and playing with Uncle Paul in the pool

Just chilling on the back porch in her UT Longhorn attire