Rocky and I just returned from our very fun anniversary trip in Chicago. We celebrated two years of marriage and had a wonderful time in the Windy City. I've posted lots of pics below and I wish I had more! Two things we did that I just didn't get pictures of, were the Aquarium and the Ghiradelli store. The Aquarium was glass so it was hard to get pictures there, but we saw a really great Dolphin show. We went to the Ghiradelli chocolate store several times to enjoy ice cream sundaes with lots of hot fudge. They were delicious!
Here we are at the John Hancock building. We went to the top for a yummy dessert and the view was beautiful.
Rocky's dream come true . . . a Cub's Game! Wriggleville was like nothing I'd ever seen.
Rocky with the famous Harey Carey Statue (I'm not sure if that's how it is spelled)
The game was packed. As you can see in the far right, even the buildings surrounding the stadium had seats on the top of them.
We had great seats in the shade. Cubs fans are so loyal, they all stayed to the ninth inning.
For a small tip, we had our picture made with Cubby after the game.
Here we are in front of our hotel, the Affinia. It was a great location on Superior off of Michigan Avenue. We were right next to Gino's Pizza East.
The room was gorgeous
We had a lovely suite.And now . . . Who's Pizza Reigns Supreme!!!
Giordano's or . . . .
Gino's???
Giordano's had the nicest atmosphere, they offered a tangy sauce and a flaky crust
But the winner is GINO'S EAST
A sweet sauce with a cornbread like crust. It was amazing, why don't they make pizza like this in Louisville??
It's definitely worth the 40 min. wait!
We never thought we would like deep dish, but we definitely do!!
We had a great time shopping along Michigan Avenue, also called "The Magnificent Mile" Who ever knew, Crate and Barrell would be 3 stories high?
One of the stores we stopped by was called "American Girl" I've never seen anything like it. Three stories high complete with a doll salon, doll hospital, doll theater, doll cafe, and of course tons of dolls and accessories. For the bargain price of $102 you can purchase a doll customized with the hair color, complexion and eye color of your choice. Pictured above, is the doll salon. For $20 you can have the "style of the month"
Here is the Doll Cafe. This includes special seats for the dolls to sit with you as you dine. These girls were in heaven!!
We also ventured over to Navy Pier for a fireworks show
The Ferris Wheel was huge
I have to admit, I was a little nervous being that high up in the air!
It was really a beautiful night.
We went through the reptile exhibit at the zoo. Here is a weird looking lizard thing.
Rocky with some kind of dragon
That thing in the background is a Rankey. A cross between a Rabbit and a Donkey. Okay, not really, but it looks like one.
Here we are with the flamingos.
A zebra, OOOOHHHH, AAHHHH
Our last night we spent at a really nice restaurant called Zaven's. We had a great time eating and talking. I enjoyed the steak, but my favorite was the chocolate chip Creme Brule.
Giordano's or . . . .
Gino's???
Giordano's had the nicest atmosphere, they offered a tangy sauce and a flaky crustBut the winner is GINO'S EAST
A sweet sauce with a cornbread like crust. It was amazing, why don't they make pizza like this in Louisville??
It's definitely worth the 40 min. wait!
We never thought we would like deep dish, but we definitely do!!
We had a great time shopping along Michigan Avenue, also called "The Magnificent Mile" Who ever knew, Crate and Barrell would be 3 stories high?
One of the stores we stopped by was called "American Girl" I've never seen anything like it. Three stories high complete with a doll salon, doll hospital, doll theater, doll cafe, and of course tons of dolls and accessories. For the bargain price of $102 you can purchase a doll customized with the hair color, complexion and eye color of your choice. Pictured above, is the doll salon. For $20 you can have the "style of the month"
Here is the Doll Cafe. This includes special seats for the dolls to sit with you as you dine. These girls were in heaven!!
We also ventured over to Navy Pier for a fireworks show
The Ferris Wheel was huge
I have to admit, I was a little nervous being that high up in the air!
It was really a beautiful night.
We went through the reptile exhibit at the zoo. Here is a weird looking lizard thing.
Rocky with some kind of dragon
That thing in the background is a Rankey. A cross between a Rabbit and a Donkey. Okay, not really, but it looks like one.
Here we are with the flamingos.
A zebra, OOOOHHHH, AAHHHH
Our last night we spent at a really nice restaurant called Zaven's. We had a great time eating and talking. I enjoyed the steak, but my favorite was the chocolate chip Creme Brule. We are so in love, and I am so thankful that the Lord provided us with funds to go on a trip like this. We are so blessed!
3 comments:
Hey Suzy,
Thanks for sharing all the pics - looks like you guys have a fab time! When i got my "American Girl" Doll, all they had were the dolls and the magazine...i wish i was a kid again :) and you made my mouth water with all the pizza pictures. Congratulations on your 2nd year of marriage!
Love ya,
Jaimie
YES! Two people that know great pizza! Gino's East is by far the best in Chicago! And yes, although I hate to say it, better than 'ol BoomBozz!!
tip
I just returned from Chicago and was searching for images of fireworks from the Hancock Building. I stumbled across your blog, read your entry and couldn't move on without leaving a quick comment. Scrolling through your photos, seeing that we both captured the same exact images -- I picked up on the fact that we share similar perspectives...not only about Chicago and pizza...but in life as well. May God continue to bless you both richly. ;-)
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