a perfectly timed getaway

We had been trying to find a weekend this summer for Jordan and I to get away. 

Jordan sweetly was calling it my 'homeschool reward' getaway. ;)

Nothing was working. 

Then we realized we had Memorial Day weekend free. 

And by some miracle, our super busy, but even more awesome sitters, Rosanna and Isaiah were free. 

We jumped all over that. 

And spent Friday through Monday in Chicago. 

Vacation is rough.

When we go to Chicago we dont relax a ton. 

We run all over that city. 

And love every second. 

First night, deep dish pizza. 

The next morning we got our exercise around the lake. 

And took in Millenium Park 

 Ah, the city at night. 

Quite possibly one of my favorite sites. 

 The highlight of our trip was getting to be there on a Sunday night to take this in:

Robert and Jen introduced us to this hidden gem of the city and it is AMAZING. 

We got there really early to get prime seats...much to the dismay of some of the 'regulars'

Paddy Holman and Friends...traditional Irish music

He gave us a shout out during his performance. 

Maurice ___ was there on the violin that night. 

A real treat...his rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' was pretty fab. 

(why do I hunch over in pictures?)

Our favorite. 

It was another amazing trip to awesome Chicago.

Time with my man is pretty great anywhere, but in that city, its unforgettable.