Chicago!!!!

I visited Chicago for a long weekend and had the best time with my sister, Ann.  Chicago in itself is an amazing city, but to be able to go (kid free!) and spend time with Ann was wonderful.  Ann and Tim were gracious, pleasing hosts and made me feel right at home.  It was the very first time I was away from the kids for more than a few hours,  I was nervous and missed them terribly, but it was so worth it to have a much needed break, great sister bonding time, and super fun weekend. 

Ann treated me to a manicure at The Peninsula Spa, only the top spa in Chicago.  Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie are frequent visitors of the Spa.

I had never been to Toast, so of course that was on the top of the list of activities.  It is one of the top brunch places in the city, although you wouldn't know it from the building. 

Seriously, I have never tasted stuffed French toast that tasted so delicious, YUMMY!

One evening, which happened to be the only time it rained while I was there, we put our soft clothes on, sipped on sparkling wine, and watched Steel Magnolias-such a great movie and a nice, relaxing night.

We saw/walked by Vince Vaughn going into the side door of The Dragonfly restaurant, which was exciting :)

Tim joined us for a beautiful stroll around Lincoln Square (not to be confused with Lincoln Park) and we soaked up all of the architecture and daydreamed what it would be like to live in one of the million dollar homes in this gorgeous part of Chicago

It was then off to The Taste of Randolph, which is right near Tim's condo, for some great food.  I'm always amazed at the amount of unique, tasty restaurants all over Chicago.  It would be so easy to never eat at the same place more than once

Ann and I standing in front of Opera's studio

I had never had a Mojito, so Ann opened my eyes to the delectable cocktail that is now my new favorite drink :)

My last night there was topped off with a show at The Second City.  It is a comedy/improve show that is hilarious.  A lot of comedians got their start at this club, including Mike Meyers, Tim Meadows, Steve Carell, Chris Farley, and many many more famous comedians (most of who continued on to SNL)

There is now an improve school for people to attend.  I don't think I'm outgoing enough to do improve, although it does sound fun