I should warn you…this post highlights such an exciting weekend that at the very least you will want to visit Chicago and most likely want to join my family. This is totally okay!
Despite just getting over a cold and breaking my toe, I had the best weekend! My aunt, cousins, and their families all came to Chicago for the weekend, and we spent 3 days together exploring different areas of the city, discussing life, competing in the Rugged Maniac, eating, watching the Olympics, playing games, laughing, and enjoying every minute hanging out together. By Sunday night, I was wiped out! But, it was totally worth every (sometimes slightly painful…damn toe) moment!
Here are some of the highlights!
The Willis Tower
The Aquarium
Walking and Playing in Chicago
Apples to Apples
The Chicago-Themed Food
Sunday Funday
I warned you it was a FUN weekend!!!
Luv What You Do 
Looks like such a fun weekend! I went to school in the North Suburbs, so seeing all of these Chicago landmarks makes me miss the city!
Oh…how fun! Where did you go to school? I absolutely love the city and every time I am there I am trying to figure out how I can move there : )
I went to Trinity International University in Deerfield. I don’t know that I could ever live right in the city, but the suburbs were nice! We try to make it down at least once a year to visit some of our favorite places… aka eat real Chicago pizza! 😉
I know exactly where that is. I used to work in Bannockburn. What a small (and exciting) world!
How crazy! Even when I talk to Chicagoans, most people don’t recongize Bannockburn–Vernon Hills is about as close as anyone recognizes.
I loved that area, and always enjoy going back to visit. Even though we only make it down that way once a year, it still feels so familiar.
It was an amazing weekend. I’m surprised that the David mud-in-face picture didn’t make the cut. But I guess there were so many great pictures to choose from.
I definitely used the picture of David’s face plant on the Mud Run post, but felt it was rude to post it two days in a row…although it is a pretty awesome picture! Thanks for a fantastic weekend! I can’t wait for our next family get together!
Great time had by all
Agreed! Thanks for commenting Toby! So nice to get to spend some extra time with you this week!