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Memorial Day Weekend

With gas prices as they are (and tend to be during holiday weekends), we decided to stay in the city this year for Memorial Day and enjoy some of the things Chicago has to offer...

Saturday, May 28
We definitely spent the [entire] day doing nothing and watched all three Lord of the Rings (extended cut) box sets while the rain came down in the city.  The thunder and lightening was fun and made it feel extra cozy.  We were glad to have this down time.

Sunday, May 29
Auntie Amy & Lindsey came down to the city to visit.  We were hoping to visit the Lincoln Park Zoo and maybe grill out but our plans quickly changed when the weather took a dive and we ended up caught in some pretty severe storms.  Some shopping downtown and lunch at Ed Debevick's were followed by Despicable Me at the house.  We hit up some of the boutiques in our neighborhood (Fig Tree, Smitten, and Tribeca) before walking to the train station.  Of course, on our walk home, the sun started to peek from behind the clouds and though it was a bit chilly, the end of the day wasn't too bad.



Monday, May 30
A quick breakfast with coffee at home included discussions about how to enjoy the forecasted fantastic day...

We knew we wanted to do something outside but weren't sure what... our question was answered when we thought about the amazing picnic basket that Auntie Jean & Uncle Tim had given me for Christmas a while back.  We stocked that baby with wine, cheese, and crackers and headed to the Adams-Sangamon Park just a block from home where we relaxed on a blanket with books and the goodies from the basket.  Got some sun (I of course, got a wonky tan line) and amazing people watching!  Plans for tonight include grilling up some burgers and just enjoying the fabulous weather that Chicago seemed to have reserved just for us! 

We've both been busy reading, I've been reading from the Kindle though! 

Awwww, our old house!

Happy Memorial Day from Los Porchs!

I know I'm looking forward to our next chance to picnic!!!
It felt so good to be outside enjoying some sunshine today!  The windows and patio door are open, we're soaking it up as much as possible... before it turns on us!  We're hoping for another fabulous weekend for June 4th.  Auntie Jean & Uncle Tim will be here with us & we're almost wondering if we shouldn't just plan on a repeat of today if the weather allows, maybe moving the party to the beach!  Although there is something to be said about being a block from home... bathroom breaks made easy!  And a block from Dominicks... more wine!

Back to work tomorrow.... and ya know what makes tomorrow hurt even less?  Tomorrow's Tuesday & the first of a four-day work week.  I think we can handle this one!  :)

Happy Memorial Day from Los Porchs!

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