Friday, July 15, 2011

Taste of Chicago

We are headed to CA again tomorrow- so I thought if I didn't post these latest pictures, it probably wouldn't happen.

So- we live near Chicago. Brad and I both thought we would have done more in the city by now, but we haven't. I just wish it weren't expensive. But- we made ourselves go to the Taste. We had heard good reviews and we were NOT disappointed. We loved it! The streets in Grant Park are lined with booths of different restaurants. You can buy a taste or dinner portion and try lots of yummy food. We ate way too much. My favorites were the desserts. Maggie takes after me and inhaled the red velvet cupcake. Yum! They even had free concerts at night- we lucked out and got to listen to Natalie Cole for a bit!

I think this is our first family picture since Christmas! Maggie is really good at sticking her tongue out for pictures.
It was kind of hot so they had sprinklers going for kids to run through. Maggie loved it- she was screaming when we left.
We had a Chik-fil-a balloon in the car from lunch so we thought we would tie it to her shorts so we wouldn't lose her in the crowds. It worked.
Obviously, this is not downtown- this is me looking beautiful after our "Stake Fun Run" 5k. It was great weather on a pretty path- and it was FREE! My favorite!
Swimming with Dad after work- ah this is the good life. Note: Do not buy your daughter a green and blue swimsuit, even if it has flowers. We always get asked how old "he" is when she wears it.

2 comments:

Rick and Kori said...

I love all of these pictures! How cute that she sticks her tongue out :) I think its hilarious about her swimsuit. Why are people so dense? haha!

The Nielsons said...

Looks like fun!!! Good job on the fun run!!! You look great!!! Keep up the good work.