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Much-needed snow is expected to fall in parts of Colorado's high country through Tuesday.
The San Juan mountains in southwest Colorado are expected to get the most snowfall, with accumulations of up to 11 inches by Tuesday. National Weather Service forecaster Bob Koopmeiners tells The Denver Post that Telluride will get the "lion's share" of the snow, but "we all need it. The state's in dire need of water."
Colorado's snowpack is about 50 to 60 percent of normal.
The Aspen area also could be looking at double-digit snow accumulations through Monday.
From around noon on Monday to Tuesday evening, snowfall along the Continental Divide could range from five to 12 inches, while Summit County ski areas could get between three and 10 inches.
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I'm not going to pretend there aren't unicorns flying in this post and decided I might as well give you a visual. They're Midwestern unicorns. They're wearing Bulls jerseys. They stop for water breaks at the top of the Sears Tower, and they are very, very nice. Unicorns bring with them many photos of happy city things.
We rolled into Barnes and Noble in Skokie, Illinois about ten minutes before the book signing Tuesday evening. Tidying up a bit in the parking lot, I used the visor mirror to touch up my lipstick and rake my fingers through my travel hair while Brett dug through the suitcase, looking for something to replace his "Trust me, I'm a Doctor" Dr. Pepper t-shirt. Someone told me later she laughed that there was a bum in the Old Orchard Center parking lot getting naked until she realized she recognized the bum from the blog. It was Brett. And he was just changing his shirt. The fact that someone noticed him changing his shirt just thrills Brett. Thank you to all those who came Tuesday night. I didn't have to force my signature on one Fifty Shades of Grey, and I enjoyed meeting every one of you. (and now adding a quick thank you to the folks who came to Monroe tonight as well! You all are so welcoming and kind!)
I was busy signing and didn't get any pictures, but I'll share a couple Instagram photos on Friday.
I found out later that Lainey signed a couple of books. And drew hearts.
We spent the day in the city yesterday, and though I've challenged my statement of "Chicago's my favorite place on earth" the past couple of years with new found destination loves (Sundance, NYC, etc.), I realized yesterday that Chicago really truly is my first love. You know what I love about Chicago? While New York is prized for being #1 in the U.S. and takes the cake for being most fashionable, most cutting edge, most current, etc., Chicago's totally cool with being #2. It doesn't need to be the best—that's not important, and that's exactly what makes this city so fabulous. (No offense, New York. I love you too.)
John Hancock Building
Introducing the big city to my girls, overtaking the full width of Chicago sidewalks with our entire family in tow, was perfection.
I had planned a checklist of all these things I wanted them to experience—Millenium Park, Shedd Aquarium, the American Girl store, Garrett Popcorn, Ed Debevics, Giordano's, Field Museum, the Navy Pier ferris wheel. But somewhere in between holding hands as a family to cross Ontario and stopping in front of the Wrigley Building to admire the Chicago River, I realized that the city itself—its electric energy, its sounds, its vast array of skyscrapers hugged against Lake Michigan and all the culture and color in between--was enough to fulfill every dream I had for exposing my girls to Chicago culture.
My favorites?
City Love.
At first I only noticed my own family, clutching hands as we walked the streets, cozily sidling up against each other to make room for more pedestrians on the sidewalk.
And then I realized it's everywhere here. Midwestern love. Smiling faces, locked hands, arms linked in friendship. There's a lot of love in this town.
A: The arrow above looks like I drew a butt. I'm sorry about that. B: The middle subject of this photo scores major points for the ensemble--yellow sweater, sweet floral A-line skirt, simple pony tail. Touche'. C: Clarifying to the Instagram followers--no that's not me holding hands with Steve Carell, although I'd totally wear that outfit and I'd totally hold Steve Carell's hand.
My favorite love photo? Right outside of Navy Pier, this enthusiastic group of strangers randomly jumped in a photo with a bride and groom.
Navy Pier
It was the perfect day for the pier, so we walked all the way to the end, stopping for chocolate ice cream and a ferris wheel ride and counting the seagulls along the way.
Overcoming only a little bit of pre-ride anxiety, Lainey climbed on board the ferris wheel with me and wanted to make sure I told her friend Aleena that she was brave.
Dad in the City.
I loved watching him yesterday, strolling through the city in his aviators, pushing the stroller, hoisting the girls up in his arms, holding hands, stopping to point out to Lainey the window washers who appeared as tiny specks glued way up high on the buildings.
Street Entertainment.
In the grass, with skyscraper backdrops. People everywhere, doing the same thing. It made for needful stroller breaks.
Giordanos Stuffed Pizza.
Enough said.
Garrett Popcorn.
Our hotel was right next door to it, so we knew we were getting close when we smelled the air, thick with sweet caramel. While Brett ran out to the car last night, I sprinted through the hotel hallway with the girls and down ten floors to make it to Garrett Popcorn five minutes before closing. It was so entirely worth it.
I enjoyed two very special one-on-one moments with each of my girls in Chicago. Last night, I bundled Nella in her jammies and slipped her in the baby carrier for a late city walk. By the time we made it out the hotel lobby door, she was already asleep, and so we walked. And walked. And walked. My girl sleeping against my chest, the moon light filtered between the grid of buidings. I didn't want the night to end. Mesmorized by the enchanting reflection of city lights on the river, I walked along the river's edge, past restaurants and late night diners sipping wine. I breathed in the city's song and felt it with all of my senses. And while Nella slept, I whispered to her about all the things she was missing--how beautiful it was, how happy it made me.
Early this morning, I followed our special evening with the same walk with Lainey, this time characterized by warm sunshine and the morning hustle.
I stopped to show her a building made up of stones from great landmarks across the world. She pointed to the ones that amused her, asking where they came from; and I answered, reading their respective inscriptions. We ran our fingers over the impressive architecture and continued walking, holding hands. Morning in the city, with my best friend by my side. It was special.
My love affair with this second city has been rekindled.
So much, I think we're hitting it one more time on the way home.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
The Big Fat Chicago Post
161 comments:
- Amanda said...
hurray for the MIDWEST! whoop whoop! it looks like you all had such a magical time in chicago. there is just something about that city. i loved seeing all the signs of city love like the park, cabs, and your two little ladies soaking it all in. have a wonderful weekend, mama!
xo, amanda @ http://mamawatters.blogspot.com - June 7, 2012 at 9:42 PM
- Julie said...
I live in the Midwest and have been to Chicago many times! I so wish I could have come to your book signing!
I really loved your post and photos! You describe Chicago in such a beautiful way. - June 7, 2012 at 9:47 PM
- Life with Kaishon said...
It sounds like you are having SUCH a fantastic time. I laughed about your mistaken identity in the instagram picture. That definitely does look like an outfit you would wear for sure : )
I am glad you are having so much fun. - June 7, 2012 at 9:50 PM
- Ky said...
Fantastic pics of an amazing city! You rock a camera, Mrs Hampton.
- June 7, 2012 at 9:51 PM
- amanda said...
oh kelle! i am reading this with big hot mess tears in my eyes...we, the husband and my two littles, are moving to chicago in literally twenty days. i can't tell you how much i needed this post. right this very second.
thank you thank you thank you...seriously more than you know! - June 7, 2012 at 9:51 PM
- Kristin said...
I may be biased because I have lived here my whole life, but there is something extremely magical about our beautiful city. So glad you love Chicago, too!
- June 7, 2012 at 9:51 PM
- figwittage said...
the MIDWEST is totally is the bomb diggity! Looking at these photos, I can smell the Midwestern air (you all can laugh). It's home! I miss Wisco like crazy right now, my parents house is right across the street from Lake Michigan and I love sitting outside watching the sunrise! Chicago is truly amazing and Midwesterner's are so friendly :) lOVE the photos! xx
- June 7, 2012 at 9:57 PM
- Lindsay said...
Your photos always take my breath away kelle. What an amazing trip! xoxo
- June 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM
- Dani said...
Wow! Everythng looks AMAZING! I'll have to add it to the bucket list of places to go!!
- June 7, 2012 at 10:01 PM
- Red Stethoscope said...
Great pics! And your red shoes? DIVINE.
- June 7, 2012 at 10:03 PM
- Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. said...
Glad you loved it here!
ps. It's Shedd Aquarium and Giordano's only has one N. Carry on. ;) - June 7, 2012 at 10:05 PM
- Monalisa said...
Amei as fotos, sua família é linda!
Amo seu blog!!! Devia ter versão em português brasileiro, não sou boa no ingles
=***** - June 7, 2012 at 10:07 PM
- Kelle said...
Thank you, Cheryl @ a pretty cool life! I caught myself with the Shedd (I knew better!) but missed Giordano. Gotta do my favorite city proud!
- June 7, 2012 at 10:08 PM
- Ellie D said...
I think this just became my favorite post. I love love LOVE Chicago! I was born there, lived there the first four years of my life, and have visited a handful of times, most recently just exactly a year ago. I love EVERYTHING about the city, from Navy Pier, to Marshall Fields and the Walnut Room. I could go on all day, but I'll end with...Chicago makes my heart happy.
- June 7, 2012 at 10:10 PM
- Unknown said...
Was that a green olive stuffed pizza? It has been too long since I devoured a slice of that. Now I ache for my Midwestern home.
Thanks for sharing - June 7, 2012 at 10:15 PM
- Briony said...
Thanks for sharing! I love long, rambling posts just bursting with fun stuff! I can't wait to go to Chicargo. Though I think it best that I sit tight with Sydney now. :)
www.katieskornerhere.blogspot.com - June 7, 2012 at 10:23 PM
- Jen said...
So first off a funny moment as I read about the woman who saw a "bum" in the parking lot. I was laughing thinking of the British term bum getting naked and then realized it was a whole different meaning.
Love this post and Hoorah for summer and exploring with your family. I am loving family time too.
Happy rest of your trip. - June 7, 2012 at 10:25 PM
- Kelly Cach said...
Oooooh! I want a Lainey heart in my book ;)
And some red shoes! (when I'm able to wear them again :(
And a trip to that beautiful city....for a walk at night with my girl snugged up close.
LOVE! - June 7, 2012 at 10:32 PM
- McMel said...
i'm behind on blog reading and sad that i missed you in chicago. i would've made the short drive to skokie!
i must be the only person in the world who doesn't love chicago though. i have lived here 3 years and i don't think i will ever love it- it's just not home i guess.
but i really came here to say... Giordano's?!?! Lou's has the best pizza!! - June 7, 2012 at 10:39 PM
- Kelly Sheehy said...
Gorgeous! It looks like you are having such a fun trip!
- June 7, 2012 at 10:45 PM
- connie said...
Looks like you and your family are having a wonderful time! I've always wanted to visit Chicago just for the pizza ;-). So sweet your daughter is helping sign books, those books will be extra special ♥
- June 7, 2012 at 10:49 PM
- connie said...
Looks like you and your family are having a wonderful time! I've always wanted to visit Chicago just for the pizza ;-). So sweet your daughter is helping sign books, those books will be extra special ♥
- June 7, 2012 at 10:49 PM
- Janie said...
I soooo want to be there, people watching, eating that pizza (it looks like a cross between cake and quiche), feeling the city heat on my skin, smelling the air. Yup Chicago...you've made my bucket list.
- June 7, 2012 at 11:02 PM
- Janie said...
PS I love how Brett is always wearing his shorts... He's like the crocodile Dundee of Florida. You can take the boy out of Florida but you can't take the Florida out of the boy. For the record I LOVE his love of shorts. Oh and he has lovely legs :-) Keep up the shorts wearing Brett...it makes a Scottish lady with legs like milk bottles due to our inclement weather, very happy ;-)
- June 7, 2012 at 11:13 PM
- Keira'sMom said...
Chicago is the best. I just spent 5 years there, my daughter was born there and The River East Art Studio was kiddy corner from where I lived at McClurg and Illinois. Great, Great pics - thank you for sharing!
- June 7, 2012 at 11:14 PM
- jolie said...
I too want a Lainey heart in my book! So, so sweet of her! Our oldest daughter just got back from Chicago and LOVED it! Glad you all are having such fun on your road trip! That is just too funny about Brett and the bum comment, totally something my hubby would have done, but he would have changed his pants too! Ha! Was wondering, is the bag you are carrying in the second photo from one of your prior blog sponsors? If so, I'd love to know who makes it! I'm thinking it's the photo bag to hold your camera you featured awhile back...but can't remember who made them.
Hugs! - June 7, 2012 at 11:18 PM
- Mrs.Joyner said...
Your pics make me SO excited to share Chicago w/my girls this summer for the first time..It makes me realize we MUST go more often, we're only 3 hours away!! Your little family is so cute and the pictures, as always, are amazing!!
- June 7, 2012 at 11:52 PM
- Kat said...
I love the way you tell a story with both your words and camera.
Never been to Chicago, but all the way from Australia, let me tell you I now want to!
I love studying yours and the kids outfits too.
You all have this effortless style that I love.
Keep on having a fabulous time! - June 7, 2012 at 11:55 PM
- Kat said...
Ps I love your red shoes!! Girl after my own heart :)
- June 7, 2012 at 11:56 PM
- Kate said...
Now I totally want to go to Chicago. I've never been there before (actually, I've never been Stateside, ever), but it looks fantastic!
- June 7, 2012 at 11:57 PM
- Baby By The Sea said...
Midwesten love is an honest and real thing indeed. There's truth all around. I love the primary colors, pig tails, sun flares and smiles within this juicy post. Happy roads ahead to your and your traveling peeps.
- June 8, 2012 at 12:06 AM
- Sleeknudson said...
I live in the city and I adored this post about my beloved home. Since you've got a renewed love affair going... I think you should probably just move here already! Then I could catch you at another book signing since I missed you this week :)
- June 8, 2012 at 12:27 AM
- anka said...
wonderful pics! so much love in them! thank you!
- June 8, 2012 at 12:33 AM
- Mamma Cì - mammastudia.blogspot.com said...
i love your pictures!!! :)
- June 8, 2012 at 12:53 AM
- Sharmaine said...
your road trip sounds fantabolous! i love, love, love that picture of lainey holding her milk and a treat in front of the cab. so grown up looking!
all these chicago talk makes me want to go visit, and i've never once thought about going to chicago EVER. you have totally changed my mind! - June 8, 2012 at 12:54 AM
- Mimi said...
MY SISTER(her kids) and My brother and his family all live in Chicago suburbs...SO Chicago is one of MY FAV BIG BIG CITIES!!!I have been to NYC once for 4 days.....so I love her.....but do not know her like I know Chicago....of course I live in a Big city suburb...but Chicago is a Very Neat place because of it's River, it's old buildings, the bridges, the L, the shopping, the great lake...
oh I agree, it is great!!
jamie--queen Mimi - June 8, 2012 at 1:00 AM
- KatAla03 said...
After following your blog for the last few months I ordered Bloom and was thrilled when it arrived only two days later! I started by placing my baby to play in the bathtub and settled in next to her and began to read.. and read and read throughout the rest of my day until 3 in the morning, crying at some parts and laughing at others, as my husband continuously checked in on me with a concerned expression. You have a beautiful family and an incredible, honest story! You are a fantastic mom Kelle!.. and your babies? Dont even get me started on your babies! I want to take them home with me and raise them with my own wild bunch! And I love how I wasnt left with the bittersweet feeling of finishing a great, heart-warming book, as this is a never ending story through your blog. Thank you for reminding me to be the Mom I want to be, and your girls for making me smile! Love, Katja
- June 8, 2012 at 1:07 AM
- Amanda said...
Kelle, I have ALWAYS wanted to go to Chicago - I mean, always. And for a very long time I've wanted to visit a lot of the same places you mentioned...Millenium Park, Shedd Aquarium, the American Girl store, Garrett Popcorn Giordano's, Field Museum, the Navy Pier ferris wheel etc...you know, the biggies. But after reading this unbelievably sweet and invigorating post, I'm no longer as obsessed with the famous site seeing as I am just getting to breathe Chicago's air one day.
I only hope that when my husband and I have children of my own we're able to embark on a city adventure half as lovely as the one you and your family have just experienced.
Such an adorable post.
Thanks for sharing, doll!
xoxo - June 8, 2012 at 1:36 AM
- Team Lando said...
I think we'll be in chicago around the same time... although we'll just be in the airport!
Looks like a wonderful adventure. And I so adore the photo of Lainey in front of the cab with her milk. So city-savvy. - June 8, 2012 at 2:24 AM
- Liane said...
It looks like you're having an amazing trip! It's grey, wet & windy here in England so this was a lovely post to wake up to! xx
- June 8, 2012 at 2:36 AM
- Jen said...
Love chicago.... Glad you are having a great time!!
- June 8, 2012 at 2:41 AM
- Carlita_Welly said...
Aaaahhhhh! CHICAGO! I have only been once. Our principal sent 12 of us teachers to view a blue ribbon school there and allowed us to stay for 3 full days enjoying the sights and sounds. A field trip in Chicago without having to count teenagers evWery block and a half? Needless to say we made memories! Can't wait to go back one day with my hubby and little man.
Your photos rekindled memories for me as well. Thanks again Hampton! :) - June 8, 2012 at 2:56 AM
- michelle said...
Great pics (as always)! I spent some time in Chicago in college - this posting brings back so many great memories! I love Chicago:D
- June 8, 2012 at 3:12 AM
- aprilanecdotes said...
Road trip....Cincinnati to Chicago. First stop Navy Pier. Second stop for popcorn. I love the family vibe all over the Midwest... Side note, your red shoes look great!
- June 8, 2012 at 3:19 AM
- idiosyncraticeye said...
I love Chicago, I know NY is meant to be all that but I'd rather have Chicago. It's far more accessible and friendly. Less noise. Better attitude. Check out Lou Mitchell's on the way home and go stand by a Route 66 sign! Glad you got in a Giordano's pizza, I'd never heard of the popcorn place so maybe that's a reason to revisit when my boat comes in! Travel safe. :)
- June 8, 2012 at 3:24 AM
- BumbersBumblings said...
What a fabulous adventure that looks like!! And how do you look soo stinking cute at all times?
- June 8, 2012 at 3:50 AM
- Claire said...
Love this post - must visit Chicago one day!
- June 8, 2012 at 3:55 AM
- Jane said...
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this post!!!! We are headed to Chicago (from Toronto, ON, CA) in less than a month!!! This post has made me SUPER EXCITED!!!! I hope my pics turn out just as wonderful as yours and now I have a few more places I want to visit.....POPCORN!!!!
- June 8, 2012 at 3:57 AM
- Katie said...
It was awesome meeting you in Monroe!! Thanks so much for coming and being so gracious :) we are off to Chicago on Saturday--such a kick-ass city
- June 8, 2012 at 4:04 AM
- Babs said...
I too love Chicago! It is our go-to place for shopping for a special occasion, healing girl weekends, parties, special celebrations, exploring museums, loving the lakefront, experiencing Michigan Ave, celebrating my last milestone birthday, seeing amazing plays...I could go on and on! And the food? Omigosh, don't get me started, because I'll never finish! My dream is to just eat my way through all the amazing, eclectic restaurants from downtown to the burbs. And the architecture...and the history! You can have New York. I LOVE Chicago! So glad you do too.
- June 8, 2012 at 4:05 AM
- Mommy Brain said...
I saw Brett changing in the parking lot! That sounds so strange! It was a dream to hear you read and meet you on Tuesday, totally worth the 1 1/2 hour drive! Coming out to the signing was part of my "Kelle Hampton seize the day" plan I'm trying to implement in my life. I've lived in Chicago all my life and seeing it through your eyes has me planning another trip next week.
Please keep writing and dreaming and blooming! And know your in a field full of bloomers who are reaching for the sun right along with you!
Have a great trip!
Christine - June 8, 2012 at 4:14 AM
- Farmgirl Paints said...
These pics are crazy awesome. Like Chicago travel guide should use these to promote the city. I'm from IL so these were cool to see. My first boyfriend is a doctor and lives on Michigan Ave. I can't think about Chicago without thinking of him. Weird.
- June 8, 2012 at 4:25 AM
- Heather said...
I have just been plain ol giddy for you! Beautiful post, I think you have inspired me to add something to my bucket list. Enjoy the rest of your trip!
- June 8, 2012 at 4:42 AM
- Bikini By 30 said...
Ah...my daily dose of unicorn magic features my own city. Awesome. It's true. Even after eight years I still look around and say "I get to live here!"
- June 8, 2012 at 4:47 AM
- medina family said...
Lainey is beautiful mini-YOU. So precious!
Amazing pics as usual. Chicago is so much fun through your eyes...I went once, when I was little (in the winter) and all I remember was blustery cold wind.
And I totally laughed at the Steve Carell picture...that's what first popped in my mind!
Thanks for sharing your adventure! - June 8, 2012 at 4:48 AM
- Megan W. said...
Yay! Chicago in the summertime is the best. See you tomorrow at the signing in metro-Detroit :)
- June 8, 2012 at 4:54 AM
- Benay said...
Lainey in those sunglasses was enough to give me a smile for the whole morning. Such a cutie!
- June 8, 2012 at 5:02 AM
- Lola said...
Lovely post! So much fun! Never being to Chicago. Looks amazing!
I want a Lainey heart on my book.
As always you look beautiful (makes me happy to see you wearing your camera Lua Handbag).
Cheers for the unicorns!
Xoxo - June 8, 2012 at 5:04 AM
- anislandlife said...
omg where did you those red shoes.....LOVE THEM!!! I love Chicago too!! MY husband is from there and most of his family still lives around there, so we get to make lots of trips every year!!
- June 8, 2012 at 5:09 AM
- Fifty-two pairs in 2012 said...
Darling -we discussed that particular shade of red lipstick, right? You need a more blue red than the Wallis Simpson red you have on. Too harsh and makes your mouth look like a slit.
Otherwise, looks like you had a blast. - June 8, 2012 at 5:10 AM
- Jennifer said...
First of all: PROPS TO LAINEY for riding that ferris wheel! That shot from the top? Yeah...I almost had an "accident" just looking at it! She was indeed a very brave girl, and her best friend should be in adequate awe when she hears the tale :-).
Next: I've never been to Chicago, with the exception of O'Hare, but it looks like I may have to suggest it for the "someday" list.
Finally: Thank you for the beautiful post with all of the color and love pictures in it. I'm sitting here this morning after discovering my coffee pot dirty in a sink full of dishes, my Cliff Bar missing, a stack of paper work to do, and the realization that I am having a near panic attack about two of my children being gone to the lake overnight without me. I won't see them until tonight!!! Despite the fact it was a much needed break for all of us I still miss them like crazy! Your post was an upper! Thanks! - June 8, 2012 at 5:14 AM
- Maria said...
Thought about the story you told us last night. Choose to handle it with love and compassion :) I will be able to use those words of wisdom!!!
- June 8, 2012 at 5:15 AM
- Maria said...
Thought about the story you told us last night. Choose to handle it with love and compassion :) I will be able to use those words of wisdom!!!
- June 8, 2012 at 5:15 AM
- Mom of Steele said...
The photo of you and the girls laying on the grass with the skyscraper in the background would be perfect for a new header! Love it.
Yay for the Midwest! ...from an Indiana girl :) - June 8, 2012 at 5:16 AM
- Martha said...
Navy Pier pics are so crisp and perfect - you are so talented! Late night city walk sounds like a beautiful dream.
- June 8, 2012 at 5:22 AM
- Cathy said...
Love this post and the pics. I've never been to Chicago so living vicariously through you is great. But really what hit me in this post was Lainey. The girl's got style!
- June 8, 2012 at 5:22 AM
- Kate said...
What a great post! My husband, 11 month old and mom leave for Chicago tomorrow morning! We live in MI and are taking the train from Ann Arbor. Celebrating my husband's 30th and my mom's 60th! You gave me TONS of great ideas of things to do while we're there. I hadn't heard of the pizza place, will have to check it out! Enjoy your time in Michigan, it's so beautiful this time of year!
- June 8, 2012 at 5:26 AM
- Lindsay said...
Thank you Kelle for such a great post I'm sorry I missed you this week, but I loved seeing all your Chicago pics. I love living in the city and you definitely captured the magic that is Chicago perfectly.
- June 8, 2012 at 5:29 AM
- just to look said...
I so enjoyed this post. My parents fell in love in Chicago in the early 80's and we have visited several times over the years, as a family, and in smaller groups of family. Once when I was no older than Lainey I vistited with my entire family and my mom's sister & family. We visited Ed Debevics. I being a sarcastic child from the jump was fantastically amused, but my younger siblings were quite terrified of the waitstaff. Several years later my entire family attended a Cubs game in the bleachers of Wrigley Field. Middle of the third inning the skies parted and it poured a hard but quick Chicago rain. Ultimately clearing most of the stands. We stuck it out! We danced in the rain and had a blast. The summer I turned 20 I visited with just my dad. We sat at Navy Pier for hours and watched an air show with blue angels. Chicago will always have my heart and you pictures rekindled that flame for me. Thank you! Happy Travels!
-KatieO - June 8, 2012 at 5:36 AM
- Rebecca Maier said...
Chances are you're taking I-94 to and from Chicago and you're going right past my town Saint Joseph, MI. It's so beautiful here and it's right across the lake from Chicago. Sounds like you had a fab time! Sorry I missed you Tuesday at B&N, I love that lainey was signing books too!
Have a wonderful time in Michigan, the weather here is so perfect for your visit. - June 8, 2012 at 5:44 AM
- Heather said...
Beautiful post, I too love Chicago, it has a great energy! I grew up an hour outside in NW Indiana, so we would regularly jump on the south shore train and it would drop us right on the corner of Randolph and Michigan! Lainey would love Ed Debevic's, and now you have me craving deep dish;) I have been dreaming of the moment I take my daughter to lunch and American Girl forever...after having 2 boys, I wasn't sure it would ever happen, but now my baby girl is 15 months and I am so looking forward to that experience...safe travels, and how about a book signing in Indianapolis on the way home=) Heather
- June 8, 2012 at 5:48 AM
- kacey said...
Ahhh! I was so excited for the Chicago post :) couldn't make it to the book signing but if you do stop again, I know a few girls who will be there for sure! Thanks for making me an even prouder Chicagoan :)
- June 8, 2012 at 5:49 AM
- Hazel said...
Hope Brett doesn't mind all our jokey comments on IG, laughing at the bum in the car park comments.
What a day! I can't believe how much you packed into one day! You'll never live life wondering if you missed out on anything. I love it.
I have been so manic at work this week I have been reading blogs, but not commenting or posting on my own even. I miss it. I'm looking forward to the long weekend (God bless the Queen) to catch up. Looking forward to a Chicago encore. - June 8, 2012 at 5:56 AM
- Amy said...
Your typewriter shirt...Modcloth, right? I've been lusting after that shirt for months now. :D You got some awesome pictures. I want to walk around Chicago and just take pictures all day long. Love the last one with the men on the right walking determindly. ;) I agree with what you said about love in Chicago. Everyone is so NICE in Chicago. Strangers smile and say hello when they step onto the elevator with you. It's crazy. NYC, everyone's mean and nasty. And the street musicians... <3
- June 8, 2012 at 6:23 AM
- amypins said...
Awww, you're so close yet still so far away (i'm in the Twin Cities, MN)
I tear up and sometimes full on big tears fall when I read your reflections of Brett and watching him fathering. He's such an inspiration to me (as you are). My husband is a bit "older" than I, me being 31 him being 39. At times he comments on being an "older dad" and having trouble "keeping up" with our young children (ages 1 and 4, and hopefully another in the future). I used to wonder if he could keep up if we had another after he's 40, but seeing Brett makes it so obvious that he can and that "keeping up" doesn't have to mean having as much as energy as they do all.the.time. There's lots of ways to "keep up" and nurture you're young kids. Tell him thanks! - June 8, 2012 at 6:26 AM
- Jolene said...
We just went to Chi-town in late April and loved it! Sadly, we all go the flu (NOT KIDDING) and our time at the Shedd included pukage clean-up...my 2 yr old christened the floor quiet nicely. We did really enjoy Giordano's though and Navy Pier!
- June 8, 2012 at 6:40 AM
- Jessica said...
Kelle Hampton, YOU ROCK!
- June 8, 2012 at 6:47 AM
- Annette said...
Looks like you are having a blast..Chicago is on my bucket list of places to go and based on your description and pictures of the place, I can't wait to go!
- June 8, 2012 at 6:50 AM
- Shelly said...
Love the photos! You should totally frame the pics from Navy Pier, they are gorgeous!
- June 8, 2012 at 6:56 AM
- Andrea said...
This post was BEAUTIFUL. The love you have for those two girls is so beautiful and sincere. You are seriously an inspiration in so many ways.
- June 8, 2012 at 7:03 AM
- Nikki said...
I live in Kansas City and have lived in the Midwest my entire life, and have never, ever been to Chicago. Although I have been wanting to go, especially in the last couple of years, never more so than after seeing all of your Instagram pictures! You make Chicago seem just as I have pictured it! :) I love, love, love following you all on this latest journey!
- June 8, 2012 at 7:04 AM
- The Trousdell Five said...
I needed a good dose of unicorn this morning - thanks for that! Enjoy your trip. (And LOVE your red shoes!)
- June 8, 2012 at 7:08 AM
- filipinasunshine said...
This post made me cry..so wonderful! I love Chicago, I got married on the Odyssey boat at Navy Pier (you caught part of it in that picture). I loved taking my boys there when they were Lainey and Nella's age - they were just as entranced as your girls and my husband had that same look as Brett's - so proud to be an urban daddy showing off so many things!! :) Yes, take a detour back there on your way home..so much more to see for the girls - Children's Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, the beach (took my engagement photos there - awesome skyline photo-ops). Enjoy! I want to say that I'm going to make it to your signing tomorrow in Macomb but I don't know if I can swing over there so hopefully another chance will happen sometime soon!
- June 8, 2012 at 7:27 AM
- pakosta said...
<> you are making me miss my city that was my home for the past 17 years, well the suburbs were, but I LOVE chicago! especially AMerican Girl! Lanie would LOVE IT there! My girls just love that store!~!!
p.s. I am the one on IG that asked if you and Lanie & Nella would sign my book if I sent it to you?
I was wondering if I sent a friend's if you would do the same? if you would, please send me your address to firstname.lastname@example.com
thank you so much!
tara pakosta - June 8, 2012 at 7:40 AM
- Reenie said...
Beautiful photos...I've said it before ~ but when you have the camera photographing Lainey ~ the way she looks at you ~ adorable.
Thx for showing Brett's back side!! hehe!! - June 8, 2012 at 7:44 AM
- Denise said...
Lainey signing that book is just the BEST! I don't know why, but I love it. What experiences you are giving your children.....have a great rest of your trip.
- June 8, 2012 at 7:48 AM
- Ali's Mom said...
Everybody should come to Chicago! It is so fun - especially in the summer and around Christmas time! Looks like you guys tried to do it all! You did NOT wear those darling red shoes around town all day though, girl!! I hope you have as much fun in Michigan now - safe travels!
- June 8, 2012 at 7:50 AM
- Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks said...
I love that you had such a great time in Chicago. It's my chosen city for the last 16 years. What I love is that you fell in love with only a piece of the city - the downtown piece. There are so many other city neighborhoods to explore, each with its own personality, and my guess is you'd find something to love about them, too.
- June 8, 2012 at 7:56 AM
- Patty said...
Makes me want to buy a ticket to Chicago right now! :)
- June 8, 2012 at 8:05 AM
- Our Family said...
My Baby Brother lives in Chicago and you have no idea how excited I am to take my girls there to visit, soon!! I also can't wait for the day when they will want to go see Uncle Kris & Aunt Miriam on their own. I love Chicago and I am glad it gets to be one of those places me and my girls get to visit often.
- June 8, 2012 at 8:23 AM
- Julie @ my tiny bookworm said...
I love this post. You completely brightened my day. I love the photo of the bride and groom with random strangers all huddled together. And how great is that one man's smile?!! Love it.
- June 8, 2012 at 8:28 AM
- Carrie said...
Thanks for pointing out the unicorns in my very own city!! Living in the suburbs I don't get to the city often enough, your pics make me want to jump on the next train! So sad I missed your book signing in Skokie but my daughter had a softball game that night--nothing like 6 year olds drawing in the dirt as they "play" the infield! Enjoy your time in MI, and let us know if you do another signing in Chi-town on your way home!!
- June 8, 2012 at 8:33 AM
- Olivia said...
Those photos are amazing! And I hope you frame the one with you and the girls laying the grass :) It's pretty awesome.
And I loveeee that Lainey signed some books, I just love her! - June 8, 2012 at 8:45 AM
- KAE said...
I'm pregnant - so that's my excuse for (almost) licking the screen when I saw that pizza. :-/
- June 8, 2012 at 8:46 AM
- Bits of Bee said...
Such a beautiful post! I've never thought of Chicago as a destination to take the family, but now I'm putting it on my travel bucket list. PS - I LOVE your red shoes, where did you find those?
- June 8, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Lizzy said...
This is a wonderful, beautiful post and now I think I'm going to move to Chicago ;)
- June 8, 2012 at 8:54 AM
- Donna O. said...
Love this post because I, too, love Chicago and love, love, love Garrett Popcorn even more. Caramel Cheese Mix - warm! It's always our first stop so we can have it in the hotel waiting for us each time we come back in to refresh. I'm jealous! Beautiful pics...the water looks so blue. On our last visit it was a bit green ~ dyed that way for St. Patrick's Day. Such a great town ~ enjoy!
- June 8, 2012 at 8:58 AM
- glutenfreehappytummy.com said...
what a beautiful beautiful family! your girls have better style than i do!! :) thanks for sharing! looks like u had a blast!
- June 8, 2012 at 9:40 AM
- Dylan'sMommy316 said...
So glad Chicago delivered for you guys! We had the best weather for your visit up here. :-) This post is making me fall in love with my city all over again. In fact, I'm heading up that way today to babysit my baby nephew, and I'm already getting excited and teary eyed thinking about seeing the skyline.
- June 8, 2012 at 9:57 AM
- Heather said...
Guess what? Lainey has just been proclaimed as the Cutest Dressed Girl in the Whole World...by me. So adorable. I wish my daughter was that age again so I could copy Lainey's style onto her. Cutest in the whole world.
- June 8, 2012 at 10:11 AM
- Janice said...
Beautiful, thanks for enjoying the small things in our gorgeous city to help remind me how amazing it truly is! We live in the burbs now and don't get to enjoy it as much as we'd like. I did vow to take the kids down there more this summer and you're a big inspiration for that.
- June 8, 2012 at 10:26 AM
- Janice said...
Beautiful, thanks for enjoying the small things in our gorgeous city to help remind me how amazing it truly is! We live in the burbs now and don't get to enjoy it as much as we'd like. I did vow to take the kids down there more this summer and you're a big inspiration for that.
- June 8, 2012 at 10:27 AM
- tara. said...
I love all these photos. Every place you were, I have been. Chicago is by far my favorite place to be. I'm taking a trip there in Chicago and this makes me even more excited!!
- June 8, 2012 at 10:40 AM
- Ashley said...
I'd so wear Lainey's outfit right now... the one where she's wearing a blue cardigan and polka dotted skirt. And I'm 25 years old :)
- June 8, 2012 at 10:45 AM
- Leanne Kremer said...
Your video montages have really inspired me. We just got back from our own summer road trip so I wanted to create one of my own. Since you share your family with me I thought I would share mine with you a little bit.
I love how it turned out, it gives me the exact warm happy feeling I had while we were on our trip. I have captured those feeling and memories forever now. Thanks for inspiring me. My little boy is 4 today, we have had a wonderful day. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip. - June 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM
- Anne said...
You picked such a beautiful week to visit our fair second city!! I loved Chicago on first sight moving here 7 years ago :) Sometime you'll have to explore the beautiful neighborhoods, eat at local cafes, and visit the "main street" of each neighborhood.
And by far, what gives Chicago its ultimate charm, is that we are in the Midwest. We're so nice, of COURSE we don't mind being thought of as #2, because in our minds we prefer it 100 times over NYC. Yay Chicago! - June 8, 2012 at 11:06 AM
- melissa said...
You are on the road and I am leaving a longer comment than usual. Your moving/still videos are awesome. Grab a starbucks or Mc D's coffee & avoid that nasty hotel coffee...gotta have a great morning start! On this post, Love 'the love pic' with kids hugging and was thinking that must be bruce willis leading the way...next pic, you are making a comment about steve carell, funny! My 7 yr. old daughter walked in and caught Lainey in the farris wheel box. She asked if she was on a train. I said no but a ferris wheel & rolled back to show her, and she said, "well, she is brave for doing that." (Cute! Kids know kids!) And, then she goes on to say, "You know why you go on that ride? So you can see the world." I told her she's right. So many beautiful photos beautiful momma...thanks for sharing!
Love Y'ALL here in Tejas,
PS - Cute pic of your hubby's butt holding daughter's hand and pushing stroller. - June 8, 2012 at 11:20 AM
- Angela Moreno said...
My little Friday afternoon cup runneth over! I grew up outside of the Chi and lived there for 5 years before moving to the burbs when I started having kids. I love so many things about the city and really, really enjoyed this post about your day. I couldn't make the signing Tuesday, so how about you add another on your way home? :)
- June 8, 2012 at 12:17 PM
- B's Mom said...
Loved this post so much! My fave parts were the love pics, adored them! And also Lainey's autograph! I so wish you were doing a book signing in our neck of the woods (Ohio).
- June 8, 2012 at 12:23 PM
- HopefulLeigh said...
This makes me homesick! Good thing I'll be back for a visit in less than a month.
- June 8, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- Jenna | The Paleo Project said...
I'm going in October for the first time. You make it look so beautiful, I can't wait!!!
- June 8, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- Chelsea Earnhardt Plax said...
moved here 13 years ago from nc and while i'm still not over the long cold winters, i too love this town. if you head back this way hit the neighborhoods like lincoln park (my hood), wicker park (my old hood) and too many great places to fall in love with! safe travels and thank you for the beautiful pictures of this awesome city!
- June 8, 2012 at 12:28 PM
- Siri said...
I agree...NY is great but Chicago is better! I love how kid friendly it is but in a big city way! Looks like a great trip:)
- June 8, 2012 at 12:42 PM
- MT Goddess said...
Thanks for the lovely post about my city my 1st love and for bringing back little memories, like midwestern love, (it is so everywhere) and the bldg that has all the different stones from other places........ enjoy just my two cents, Gino's East pizza beats Giordono's hands down!
- June 8, 2012 at 1:12 PM
- Vanessa said...
Aww, my CITY! I'm glad you loved it, and that it loved you back. :)
- June 8, 2012 at 1:22 PM
- Kate @ Songs Kate Sang said...
Oh fun! So glad you had a great trip!!
- June 8, 2012 at 3:51 PM
- Mary A. said...
My mother and I went to Chicago for a mother-daughter weekend when I was a teenager. We loved it and your post brought back many fond memories of that- and all the fun we had the Navy Pier. Glad your family had a great time as well!
- June 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM
- tricia said...
That TOTALLY looks like you and Steve. Hilarious! I love Chicago, too, and you've managed to capture it just perfectly. :) Happy travels!
- June 8, 2012 at 6:40 PM
- Rebekah said...
I am going to Chicago for the first time in about month. But I will only have like 3 hours there. So I guess I will just have to sprint :)
- June 8, 2012 at 6:43 PM
- withywindle said...
Chicago is also my favorite city! I was there on Monday! I just finished my bag of Garrett's today: )
If you are in Chicago again on your way home you should hit up the Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder - it's within walking distance from the zoo. The Pizza Pot Pie will change your life!!! - June 8, 2012 at 7:49 PM
- Betsy@Living in the Moment said...
I grew up in Chicago so your post was like going home again. Thank you! And that picture of Giordanos? So not fair! Any chance you are coming to Texas any time soon? Love your book!
- June 8, 2012 at 8:13 PM
- Amy - Book Monster said...
That photo of you lying in the grass with your girls? Breathtaking. Seriously. I don't have kids yet, but I made a serious [once again] mental note to have a photo just as whimsical taken someday with my littles.
- June 8, 2012 at 9:38 PM
- Emily Peck said...
Sigh..this makes me want to go visit again. I am getting ready to unplug from technology (and my phone!) for the next 24 hours and this is a perfectly PERFECT place to end my day. Thank you thank you thank you.
- June 8, 2012 at 9:56 PM
- avasmama said...
Reading this post and looking at the pics made me feel like I was there too! I love Chicago too. I've been just three times, one for a wedding and the other two to see the Oprah show. The last time was last May. My sister and I got to see Chaz Bono on Oprah during her last month of taping. Oprah stayed a bit after the actually taping to talk to us. She was so inspirational, as always. She talked a bit about moving from the city and how she'd miss it so much. After the show, we had all day to explore the wonderful town. It was also Cinco De Mayo so the town was hoping, even though it was the middle of a weekday! It was a wonderful experience and we brought back many fun memories.
Thanks for sharing your memories too, Kelle.
Vickie Buchner - June 9, 2012 at 5:16 AM
- Crystal said...
Loved this post. My husband and I went to Chicago for a quick kid-less trip a couple of days ago to celebrate my 40th. LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT. We are already planning a return trip, with the kids. Can't wait to go back. And I'm so pissed that the line for Garrett Popcorn was sooooo long and my poor tired feet just couldn't wait. I have been dreaming about it ever since.
- June 9, 2012 at 6:38 AM
- Shelly W. said...
Kelle, you have perfectly captured what I love about this city. I live in the suburbs, but still love going into Chicago every chance I get (which is never enough). My husband and I think we'd like to move someday to somewhere warmer, but then I see pictures like these and realize that I can handle three months of yuck for the absolutely gorgeous weather we had last week. I've traveled a lot, all over the world, and STILL think Chicago is one of the most beautiful (and CLEAN!) cities in the world.
When you come back through, you really should explore some of the other neighborhoods like Lincoln Park. Just strolling around those streets is so much fun. Be sure to stop at Twin Anchors (Sinatra's favorite when he was in town)--a hole in the wall that serves the most amazing ribs. Someone also mentioned Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder, which I second. So yummy!
Just thanks for this. It made me so happy. - June 9, 2012 at 9:44 AM
- Skye said...
So many magical things in this post! I am especially in love with Lainey's signature and hearts in books. So adorable!
- June 9, 2012 at 2:34 PM
- Lindsay Marie said...
Did you go to the American Girl store? I love that store so much! :)
- June 9, 2012 at 4:47 PM
- Sarah P. said...
I'm so glad you had some fun in my city! And I happened to have read your post while I'm also watching Ferris Bueller's day off ...very fitting. :) Have a fun and safe trip!
- June 9, 2012 at 5:26 PM
- Bestie said...
Chicago is my home. Home to my husband and two children and we love it. We love the people, the energy, our neighbors, the architecture, and the old nooks and crannies. On your next stop, you should venture up to Old Town and Lincoln Park Zoo!
- June 9, 2012 at 7:12 PM
- kate said...
I love when people describe the city the same way I see it.
Love. Chicago.
Love my love affair with it even more.
Great post!
Kate - the Illinois girl from the Pella, Iowa group - so sorry we missed you in Skokie, but so glad you loved "my" city. :) - June 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM
- Shannon said...
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I love Chicago too, and I'm a Texas girl! But it is such a wonderful city - something for everyone! So jealous...now I want to go so bad! Hope you have a fabulous trip, and thanks so much for sharing.
- June 9, 2012 at 8:14 PM
- Paumfa said...
I love your pictures, i love your family and i totally love the way you enjoy the small things!! =)
- June 9, 2012 at 9:42 PM
- Allison said...
I have been quietly following your blog for about a year now. I just wanted to let you know how wonderful it is to see strong women like yourself living the life they want to live! I cannot wait for the day I get to take my own sweet baby on a walk through the city. You have made me so excited to be a momma! Congratulations on the new book, if you get a chance, stop by Utah!
-Alli - June 9, 2012 at 11:20 PM
- mummalove said...
We made it to Chicago on our first trip to the US and LOVED it. We were only going because our best friends met there and we kinda wanted to see it for ourselves, but it ended up being one of our favourite spots. Thanks for helping us reminisce with the beautiful photos and enthusiastic post :) Glad you're having such a great time x
- June 10, 2012 at 6:07 AM
- Em said...
I love this post! Great pictures, and what a sweet family adventure! I think I'm ready to move to Chicago. :)
- June 10, 2012 at 7:44 AM
- stardustdawn said...
Wow- exactly a month before your trip to chicago, I was there shopping at water tower and lo and behold, went into labor with my 4th baby. I am so sorry I missed you! I was hoping to make it to your book signing, but that was just not in the universe's plans. Maybe next time! And tell Lainey how brave she is to ride that ferris wheel. It scared me!
- June 10, 2012 at 1:16 PM
- She Looks Like a Mom said...
Giordano's! We live in Southern IL-- just a stone's throw from St. Louis but 5 hours away from Chicago-- and my husband once spent $60 to get a Giordano's pizza shipped to us. It was money well spent.
- June 10, 2012 at 6:03 PM
- Seeker said...
You inspire me to be a better mom and see the glass half full. Thank you!!! - June 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM
- raecatflea said...
I am so glad you are spreading the Chicago love, girl!!!! This is a very special place. Your road trip is sounding like a total success.
- June 10, 2012 at 9:09 PM
- Krista said...
Is it too late to schedule another book signing on your return trip to Chicago? Okay, now I'm just being greedy! How do unicorns feel about greed? So glad you are having a great trip...and I am sure it has only gotten better!
- June 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM
- My Secret Rooms said...
Wonderful and lovely and fantastic!
I LOVE this post!!!! <3
I had no idea Chicago is so special. It's on my bucket list now :-D
Thank you Kelle, you rock so very good! - June 11, 2012 at 3:47 AM
- Katherines Corner said...
a successful trip all around. The love was shared and abundant. Even in the heart signature of sweet Lainey ( I may need one of those to put beside my Kelle swoop sticker, giggle) Thank you as always for sharing your happy memory making xo
- June 11, 2012 at 7:00 AM
- Keely D said...
Wow!!!!! you made me get tears in my eyes on all the great memories that you are making with your beautiful family. Chicago is so great and i hope I will be able to enjoy it with my family one day. and now you are headed to my hometown of MI. we will be heading there in a couple of weeks and we are so excited.
- June 11, 2012 at 7:55 AM
- ama de casa said...
Are you coming to Seattle, WA by chance? If you are I'm totally there! I think we would be best friends. And sorry if that sounds stalkerish...lol
www.taketenagain.blogspot.com - June 11, 2012 at 8:27 AM
- Sperber said...
For eight summers I have made a trip to Chicago for Pampered Chef Conference with my friends, sadly the company isn't doing it this year :( I love it there too. You have totally made me want to take my kids on a trip there and show them everything. I can almost taste Giordano's Pizza and Garrett Popcorn!
- June 11, 2012 at 9:13 AM
- Nif said...
Please come back for another book signing on your way back home. I was on vacation, and was on vacation from the computer. I'm sorry I missed you guys :(
- June 11, 2012 at 9:52 AM
- Kt Go said...
try Indianapolis on the swing by ... it's has a world ranked children's museum and a fabulous zoo ... plus, lots of limestone structures that are cool for photos!!!
And hook into a book signing there so those of us who couldn't get to IL or MI could catch you! :) - June 11, 2012 at 10:05 AM
- Caroline said...
I grew up in St. Louis, and NYC is my one true love, but for the past 5 years I've called Chicago home. Thank you for a beautiful post showing the rest of the world just how lovely our city is!
- June 11, 2012 at 10:10 AM
- jess said...
so, i've been reading your blog for quite a while now, and have been moved by your words so many times, but this is the one that compelled me to post... because you captured everything i love about chicago--the best city in the world, in my opinion!
i was lucky enough to marry a boy from the suburbs, and now i live about 45 minutes away from my favorite place. in fact, i so wanted to come to your book signing, but i was at work up the way from skokie in glenview and couldn't swing it. sigh. anyway, it looks like you guys had an amazing time while you were in town! hooray!
all this to say, thank you for your beautiful words and images. your blog is a serious source of inspiration for me, and your family is gorgeous. thanks for sharing your love and life with us... have a wonderful day!
jess - June 11, 2012 at 10:58 AM
- Lisa R. said...
I work downtown every day and I tend to forget all the wonder that is Chicago. Thank you for opening my eyes again. Defenitely time to start taking my lunch breaks outside of the office walls. Gorgeous pictures as always!
- June 11, 2012 at 12:09 PM
- Meredith said...
You are all such a groovy, fashionable bunch! Love the knit cap :)
- June 11, 2012 at 2:15 PM
- Tonia said...
I lived 1/2 hour away from Chicago for two years before moving back to Michigan. A few weeks ago I returned to spend a weekend with a dear friend and attend a performance by more dear friends. I cried when I got there, and cried when I had to leave. It feels like home to me.
- June 11, 2012 at 2:16 PM
- beth said...
we love chicago, too and used to live there.....
and we are true, through and through midwesterners !!
for the past six years we've been in madison and adore this little place of paradise.
if you decide on your way home to try something new, stop in madison for the day....you won't be disappointed at our visually loud, yet soft way of living in area surrounded by the most glorious of lakes.
i'll even show you around....oh yes i will. plus, my neighbor is related to your neighbor that you refer to as "nana kate"....what a glorious meeting we could all have !!! - June 11, 2012 at 2:16 PM
- Twilson9608 said...
Chicago is a good place to be. It's also pretty close to us! I love your black sandals, btw.
- June 11, 2012 at 4:27 PM
- Mrs Males said...
So sad i couldnt make it out to the book signing! You should do an impromptu one on the way back!! And hopefully slip in a trip to American Girl!
- June 12, 2012 at 6:27 AM
- sarah br said...
booksigning how exciting! I love your pics :)
- June 12, 2012 at 8:39 PM
- Amy said...
So, so lovely to read this particular post. I am a born & raised Chicago girl that has moved around a lot. Chicago has my heart and will always be the best city in the world.
Thank you for sharing your adventure. Looks like you had an amazing time.
Living here, it's so easy to take this city for granted. I want my girls to have as much pride as I do for the city they were born in. So we've been having lots of Chi City Staycations. Lots of fun to be had! - June 26, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- Marianne said...
Oh Kelle --- the summer ran away from me and I kept meaning to keep an eye out for when you'd be in Chicago to promote "Bloom" ... AND I MISSED IT! I live on the north side of the city and was SO optimistic when you mentioned coming months ago.
I know your husband is from the area, but I hope you and your family enjoyed your visit!!
Thank you so much for your beautiful corner of the internet.
~Marianne - June 29, 2012 at 7:54 PM
- AluvsJ said...
Just because NYC is bigger doesn't make it "the best." :) Also, you seem to really emphasize the "midwest" aspect of Chicago (almost patronizingly) but you do know that Michigan is the midwest too, right?
- July 5, 2012 at 8:25 AM
- AluvsJ said...
Sorry if my comment sounds rude. As a Chicagoan who thinks our city is incredibly underrated, just once I'd like to hear an outsider talk about Chicago without comparing it to NYC, or mentioning NYC at all, for that matter. :)
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Calling all beer lovers! Santa Monica Beer Lovers is a meetup group dedicated to enjoying good beer while meeting new people. We want to bring together a fun group who shares our love of beer. We will be going to great taverns throughout the west side, beer festivals, beer tastings, breweries and other beer related events. If you want to learn about good beer, take your knowledge of beer to the next level, or if you just want to drink a beer while meeting new people, this is the group for you! C …
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Do you love IPA Beers? If so, then this Meetup Group is for you! If you are an IPA Lover, then you probably already know it. What is an IPA? IPA stands for India Pale Ale. IPAs do not come from India and have little to do with India other than their historic origin. When the British began to have outposts in India a few centuries ago they would ship beer from Britain to India. Back then it would take many months on sailing ships for the beer to get to India and much of that travel was through ho …
The Tilted Kilt Long Beach is a pub/sports bar with 42 beers on draft. We hold monthly craft beer events and weekly pint nights.
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Who says drinking great beer alongside fantastic food can't be a hobby? Join others who enjoy craft-brewed beer and delicious food as much as you do. This group aims to bring together people who appreciate some of life's most simple and yet most rewarding pleasures. If you were part of this group, you'd be home by now.
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This is the Meetup for people who truly love the taste of a quality beer and know that beer is meant to be savored and talked about, rather than tipped thoughtlessly down the throat. If you know what Ales and Lagers are or enjoy learning about beer, discussing beer and of course, drinking quality beer, you've found the right group for you! We'll meet monthly at pubs around Los Angeles to enjoy various lagers, Belgians, Hefes, IPA's, American Pale Ales, Stouts, Porters and more and we'll learn a …
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The Sky Room is a group of Wine, Beer, Spirits and Food Enthusiasts. Members gain exclusive access to monthly Wine Tasting, Beer Tasting, Food & Wine Pairing Events, Wine Cruises, Special Wine Tours to local Hot Spots and Vineyards, Happy Hours, Cooking Events and VIP Parties in the rooftop "Up Lounge", within The Sky Room, and Wine Down Lounge.
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We are a fun group who loves to play and see live music while drinking good beer and wine! We have different themes and learn different songs, combined with the liquid of your choice. We also would like to hear your input as to what type of music you like and what instruments you play. Rock and Roll and blues are the norm. We'll even to a teaching sessions for those who want to learn a particular instrument. *Live Bands* *Wine, cheese and food pairings* *Beer tastings* *BBQ's* *Jam Party's*
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Happy Hours over 40 is a fun group for meeting people over the age of forty at local bars, lounges and restaurants. We enjoy wine, beer, cocktails, food, dining, and music together. Lets try some of our favorite nightclubs together. We can also visit some brand new clubs, check out new restaurants for dining. Maybe do a bar crawl. Everyone in the age range of 40, 50, 60 is welcomed to join us! So if you are over fourty and want to get out and make new friends while drinking your favorite wine, b …
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Just think beer + biking. What could be better? We are a group of 20- and 30-somethings in the LA area who love to bike and like the occasional adult beverage, too. Join us on Sunday afternoons for an easy ride to a local bar, pub, or brewery. We'll stop for a chance to chat, have a few drinks, and get to know each other. Then, we'll head back to our cars. Sound fun? We think so. We're all casual bikers. We pedal leisurely. We chat. We're here to have fun. This isn't a race (though you're welcom …
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King Trivia - The original and largest pub quiz of Southern California Thousands of people put their pride on the line and compete every week to win beer! These are people just like YOU! Upstanding citizens by day, beer-soaked Know-it-Alls by night. Think you have what it takes? Join our group and travel around to a different one of our 60+ locations every week! Joining this group means you're part of a team that will play all over the LA area. Sound cool? Of course it does.
And it is often Happy hour here. Happy hour! what could be better. Food drink and new friends --with Happy hour drink specials - even better. Looking for active, fun people in Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio city Areas who enjoy getting together for an after work beer or happy hour cocktail. Happy Hour Members range from late 20s to mid 40's, with most in their 30's. Prospective members must be social and outgoing AND WITHIN OUR AGE RANGE. All Happy Hour members have a profile photo with you f …
#TechBeer is for the young internet professionals that want to exchange ideas and projects over beer. The idea of #TechBeer is to bring together the web/geek culture in Fullerton and North Orange County. By coming together once a month or more often, we can exchange ideas, projects, work together and make friends. Growing business and getting results are not happening in your home or office, but when you are out, meeting people :-) This is a social event! The meetup is organized monthly in Fulle …
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PIZZA LOVERS! UNITE! Pizza Club of L.A. is a monthly meetup of totally awesome pizza enthusiasts who try various pizza places in LA. Once or twice a month, members will decide on a new pizza place to meet at & taste an array of pizzas over silly conversation & good times! :) Ready to get saucy & join?! All new members will be asked to go through the "Initiation Process" for their first meeting. This will entail you making a pizza of your choice for the group to try. Remember that it DOES NOT h …
DISCOVER, EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE LA This social group is for LA locals, tourists, newbies, solo travelers who'd like to meet new friends, network, and do a lot of fun things in LA. Famous Destinations Parks and Recreations Beaches and Lakes LA Art Walk Frugal Shopping Hole in the wall Wine and beer tasting Farmers Market & Organic City festival and events Biking, Hiking, Running, Walking Mission Churches Classical Music Broadway Musical SPONSORS We welcome sponsors who'd like to …
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This group is for traders who want to hang out with other traders . No Trading Power point presentations here like the other trading meet up groups, this is purely a social gathering for traders. Lets talk about sports, finance, food & eating, books, annoying things and maybe even talk about trading or whatever else you want to talk about. We will have beer, wine or what ever beverage you like, with some great conversations, this is the ultimate traders cocktail party. All meet ups will be held …
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The goal of this group is to bring people together to listen to and discuss black metal records (or cassettes or CDs), along with wine, whiskys, or craft beers. To come together and enjoy black metal as fine art.
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If you like suds and/or grapes, this is a group you should join! We're exploring micro breweries, wine tasting haunts, house partys featuring both, and much more from Santa Monica to Newport Beach and the Inland Empire as well. EVERYONE is welcome to join in; we're looking for fun, energetic and nice people who rock! ... and live life a little on the edge. Not the razor's edge, but the cutting edge. WELCOME to our fun, eclectic group!
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Spurred by the over-abundance of west-side tech meetups, we've decided to finally form this group to meet east of Fairfax Blvd. (hooray), although it seems there are some willing volunteers on the west side who would like to organize a meeting as well. The potential formatting for the group involves a regular monthly meeting with a talk from a volunteer guest, but also under consideration is a monthly 'tutorial' meeting for anyone who is new to Python or new to Flask. We'll most likely have the …
This is a meetup for country musicians to get together and jam some classic and retro country tunes. We're talking, Hank, Buck, Cash, Merle, Lefty, Loretta, Patsy, Ray Price, Willie, Waylon, George Jones, Johnny Horton, Bob Wills, Graham Parsons, Kristofferson, Webb Pierce along with current retro-country bands like BR-549, Mike Stinson, Wayne Hancock, The Derailers, Hank III, Paul Burch, Two Dollar Pistols, Robbie Fulks, Asleep at the Wheel and so on. Any styles we can pull off we'll do. Shuffl …
Art After Dark is an uninstructed, long pose figure painting and drawing workshop held on the First Wednesday of the month. (closed in summer and over Christmas vacation) Due to the New Year's holiday, our first workshop of 2013 will be held on January 9th. Workshops are 3 hours, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 for set up. We are located at Art Classes of Pasadena (formerly called Studio Sinaloa), 3763 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena. That's just off the 210 FWY between Rosemead Bl …
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"In wine there is truth"...many people believe that at the bottom of every bottle of wine is a true story. I disagree but am more than willing to put the theory to the test. Join me and let's find out one great bottle at a time. This group is designed to introduce you to new wines and ales and places to meet others with discerning palates. We will visit unique restaurants, taverns and wine tastings. We'll learn a little, drink a little and laugh a lot. Please pitch in to make this g …
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Welcome to The Wine Club, a Pasadena-and-beyond group that encourages lovers of the grape (and those who want to be) to explore the wide world of wine through local tastings, wine-and-food events, winery visits and private parties. While many members of this group are true connoisseurs, this is NOT a high-society, button-down, hushed-tones collection of snooty people to sniff and swirl with. Rather, it's a club for everyone who wants to enjoy good wine, learn more about the art and science of ta …
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Shinjuku to Fuji-Q problemHi, I'm not sure how to go Fuji-Q highland by using JRpass to arrive exactly Fuji-Q highland, can u help me with the procedure? Thanks |
Hi there! From Tokyo the best way to get to FujiQ is via Otsuki. From Otsuki you will need to use the non-JR Fujikyu line which will cost around ¥1350 each way to get to the Fuji-Q entrance. If you are in Tokyo, then Shinjuku departure is the best and the total journey time including waiting for a connection at Otsuki is around 2 hours. You can learn more about FujiQ at the official site and learn more about how to get there on their access detail page. Hope this helps! |
So i cant use JR ticket to get there? cos i have bought a JR 7 days pass already. pls advise, thx |
Hi there, The JR Pass will cover part of your way to FujiQ from Tokyo. You can use the JR Pass from Tokyo as far as Otsuki (normally costs ¥2860), but from Otsuki you will need to use the non-JR line to get to the park entrance as mentioned above. Hope this helps! |
i will be staying at shinjuku Mitsui Garden hotel, the nearest JR station is Yotsuya am i right? do u mean that i can take the JR train from Yotsuya station to Otsuki station? thx |
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The Real Estate Marketing Insider announces its support of predictions by economists of optimistic news about December home sales, and makes recommendations to realtors and investors on how to capitalize on upcoming trends.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 27, 2013
The Real Estate Marketing Insider announced that it agreed with economists' forecasts in a Bloomberg news report that sales levels in December probably rose to historic highs. REMI advised agents and investors to look at construction and new properties for fresh opportunities.
Although December's home and property sales numbers haven't officially been released yet, economists and real estate experts seem to have a fairly good idea of what happened. Predictions overwhelmingly favor good news for the housing market in December, with many saying that the sales level likely hit the highest mark since 2009. The median forecast estimates that nationwide sales of new and existing homes hit an annual rate of 5.49 million transactions, a number that would mark the highest level in three years. Not since November 2009 has the housing market enjoyed such activity. Obviously, if this prediction were to come true, it would be extremely good news for the housing market going into 2013.
The Insider agrees with economists that December was likely an excellent month for real estate in America, and anticipates great things for realty going forward. The Insider also advises its realtor readers that the best way to find real estate buyer leads in this growing market is to beef up portfolios now with new or currently-under-construction homes. Among other projections for early 2013, the nationwide problem of dwindling inventory will get worse. Given the healthy growth of the real estate market, this will most likely mean increased construction and development, and new houses will make up a greater share of the market. Realtors that can lay claim to new properties and just-built homes will have stronger, more varied listings in a few months, and can offer their leads a better series of choices.
The Real Estate Marketing Insider agreed with economists' predictions, as detailed in Bloomberg, that December 2012's home sales numbers were high. REMI advised its readers to prepare for growth in the housing market this spring by adding new and prospective properties to their listings now.
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Hi all,
Thanks to Merlin I have added the Fedex mod to my existing Royal Mail and they are working great. I have set it up so that Royal Mail does the UK and Fedex does the EU.
My problem is that when I add to cart a product going to the UK Fedex doesnt show on the page, which is the way I want it, but if I add to cart to the EU the Royal Mail option shows as an option at £0.00 and it can still be selected by a customer. I would rather it didnt show up on an EU address.
I am grateful for any help
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During our spring and fall programs we can conduct two staff-guided programs in the park per day, one class at a time. Please indiciate on the registration form the week you would like to schedule your program(s). A Nature Education staff member will contact you with the date(s) and time(s) of your program(s). Due to the demand for our programs each group is limited to one staff-guided program per school year. A waiting list is available.
Staff-guided programs are conducted Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Discovery Programs can be scheduled anytime. Registration cannot be taken over the phone. Please submit a request by filling out the form below.
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Kindergarten - 5th Grade: Programs are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings and last 90 minutes for grade-school groups. The Nature Education staff will contact you to schedule a time.
Pre-school: Programs last 60 minutes for pre-school groups. The Nature Education staff will contact you to schedule a time.
The following fees help to cover the cost of our programs. Groups are billed at the completion of a program.
Vehicles that go through the Tanglewood Park Front Gate for a nature program will be charged a gate fee as follows: Buses/15-passenger vans: $8 and cars/minivans: $2.
Bus/15-passenger van fees are not collected at the gate. Groups will be invoiced for both program and bus/15-passenger van fees and billed through the Nature Education Department. Individual car/minivan fees are collected at the time the vehicle goes through the Front Gate.
4201 Manor House Circle Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 703-6400 Mailing Address 4061 Clemmons Road Clemmons, NC 27012
Open Daily 7:00 am - Sunset (Closed Christmas)


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Binatone Symphony 3325 twin
- Launch date: Jun 2010
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