Chicago!

Ryan and I went to Chicago for a long weekend.  We debated driving or flying but ended up flying.  It's such a quick flight that it's totally worth it.  The only bummer part was after we booked our flights we found out my Grandpa Ray was receiving a Quilt of Valor so unfortunately we missed the ceremony and the family get together.....which included my Uncle Jim who lives in Florida.

Nevertheless, Ryan and I had a great weekend away!  We spent most of the weekend with Eric and Heather (Ryan's brother and our future sister-in-law).  I haven't spent a lot of time with them in the past so it was the perfect weekend.  We went to some amazing restaurants and there were some we missed as we just ran out of time but we'll catch them on our next trip.  Mexican, BBQ, Chicago Style Pizza --yummy!  We stayed on Michigan Ave so we did some shopping.....more like looking but it was really fun.  On Sunday we went to the Bears game.  Originally I wasn't planning on going but it worked out that there was an extra ticket so I was super excited to tag along :)  Such a fun weekend and it makes me even more excited for their wedding next April!!

Tailgating before the Bears game 

My beautiful soon to be sister-in-law!

My sister was sweet enough to send pictures from back in MN.  I always love getting updates while we are away but especially on this special day/occasion that we missed.  Thank you so much Carla....you'll never know how much all of your sweetness and kindness means to me!!!!

Uncle Bob, Grandpa Ray, Dad and Uncle Jim

The Barry Bishop family.....minus Ryan and me

The whole family!

Jack and Uncle Jim
Sounds like Jack had a great time with Uncle Jim! :)