Chi-town weekend

Saturday afternoon I arrived in the Windy City for a quick weekend in Chicago. My cousin Erik found "his person" and I was excited to be there and witness this special occasion. Saturday night was the rehearsal dinner in which we managed to all stuff our faces. It was at Luigi's House in Aurora. Great Italian restaurant! Highly recommend it if you're in the far west suburbs! The food was fabulous and atmosphere was adorable. Our whole family reunited for this occasion including: one grandma, 4 aunts, 4 uncles, 8 cousins, 3 cousin spouses, and 2 little cousins. It was so special to all be together and enjoy the time.

Sunday was an adventure at the oh so wonderful Red Robin. We even had the whole staff sing happy birthday to my super cool 24 year old cousin Landan. But he was a good sport and clapped along with the singing wait staff. Amy and her husband Adam are below...one year of marriage under their belts. And of course, what's a trip to Chicago without the statue of liberty at Red Robin?

Landan, Amy, Amanda, me, Adam

The wedding was Sunday night, so after a fun filled experience at Red Robin, we headed off to the church with our cute dresses. The ceremony was lovely and the reception was quite romantic. Lots of low lights, classy music, and good food. There was even a singing quartet that went table to table to sing. They serenaded the three of us women!

My parents

Kari with the handsome groom Erik

Cara and Erik

Cousins Chris, Landan and Andrew + Adam! Aren't they cute??

After all the wedding festivities we headed downtown on Monday for some quick site seeing. Check out Chi-Town!
Millennium Park:

Shrader Family at The Bean


Michigan Avenue:

Chicago River

Lunch on the 95th Floor of the John Hancock building:

Don't look down!!