 Our
annual Summer trip to Chicago was absolutely the best yet! We had soooo much
fun with plenty of family, friends, food and events. Although Cara was unable
to travel with us because she was working we were able to take our niece
(adapted daughter) Melissa.
As usual Jimmy and Sue came through again as
the best hosts in the Midwest, we had fine accommodations in the upstairs guest
suite. Weather was absolutely beautiful, while Hilton Head was having a heat
wave Chicago was cool at about 75 and sunny. It was lovely!
Our
highlight of the trip was attending Joe
and Chris's 25th Wedding anniversary. We also kept busy with other events
such as a trip to the Brookfield Zoo, shopping downtown on Michigan Avenue,
swimming at Centennial Beach pool in Naperville and one of our most memorable
events 4th row seats at a Cubs game! Yes 4th row. . . through the kindness and
generosity of Mike and Michelle (Mary's brother) we were able to see a great
Cubs win in the 4th. row. We were so close we were able to give advise to the
Cub's hitters. |
Carly passes her 1st. swim lesson! |
Carly doing the mermaid flap with her
"fins" |
Carly learning how to swim the back stoke with her
instructor. |
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This is Carly's best friends Matt and
Annie. |
The wrecking crew at Brookfield Zoo. A beautiful
day at the zoo! |
Me and my lover Carla atop a lion at the
Zoo. |
Joey atop the Lion at Brookfield Zoo. |
The family at Naperville
pool. |
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Melissa on her photo shoot, downtown near Water
Tower Place. |
Relaxing on Jimmy & Sue's
deck. |
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In our glory at the Cubs game. Please
notice how close we are! |
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The Kid's at Water Tower Place.
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Moses Alou with his wide batting
stance. |
You know who! Sammy Sosa. We were so close I was
able to give Sammy some advise on which pitches to swing. |
Joey Uncle Jim and Carly. After this picture Joey
went to the side of the dug-out and was able to "high five" Coach Dusty Baker
and 3rd base coach Lee. |
Joey about to go off the high dive
platform. |
Joey at the end of the high dive board. A close up
of his face shows he is indeed a cool customer. |
An the jump! |
An the point just before he enters the
water. |
Jimmy and Carly at the big game. |
Carly contemplating her future. |
