Chicago and the Heat Wave

I am pretty sure this post will break my record for most pictures posted at once. I just can’t help it. Chicago is a beautiful city, and I spent four full days there (not counting the days I traveled to get to and from), so there are bound to be a TON of pictures. Choosing the ones for this post was no easy task.

If I had to make a list of Chicago recommendations it might look something like this:

the wormhole (I recommend the ice chai latte- I may have gotten it four mornings in a row…maybe) it’s located near wicker park.

myopic books— I have never seen so many books in my life at one place, the kindle has not taken over yet!

the bean— I don’t care how touristy it is, I LOVED IT. I have been to Chicago so many times and I cannot believe I have never been to THE BEAN. you have your fill after about five minutes, but whatever- it’s cool.

every wednesday night there is a free concert in millennium park, WHAT? Eric, Christina, and I got to hear the orchestra practice on Tuesday. music rejuvinates my soul.

the art institute of chicago— now this place I have been to before, but it is always amazing, and this time around we got to see the roy lichtenstein exhibit.

lincoln park zoo— mainly because IT’S FREE! Christina and I were look for fun cheap places to go to take pictures and the zoo was great. Though we are not much for looking at animals in cages, the scenery was beautiful.

greek island restaurant in greek town— basically because the fire cheese is so fun, and actually really, really delicious.

and of course, deep dish pizza! Eric took us to Gino’s East. so tasty.

                                            

   

oh my dear wormhole, I will miss those ice chai lattes with all my heart…

For Love of Wedding… and Brittany’s Day!

I have the honor of being a bridesmaid three times this summer, and I just found out recently that I get to add “wedding coordinator” to my list of expertise after this weekend for Brian and Jane’s wedding! I still remember the first wedding I ever went to (no- I am not turning into Katherine Heigl in 27 dresses, I just happen to remember the first wedding I ever went to…), it was my oldest bro’s wedding to my amazing sister-in-law, and they just celebrated their 11 year wedding anniversary. (Congrats again you two!)

Their wedding sparked my love for all things wedding (again, I did not rip this off from 27 dresses- swear!). I remember working tirelessly on my sister’s invitation cards during my sophomore year of college (instead of studying for my finals), and planning game upon game for bridal showers/bachelorette parties. I have worn various shades of red, green, brown, pink, and blue bridesmaid’s dresses. I love every minute of it. And I know that when my turn comes, all my sisters— and my girlfriends are going to make me feel like the most beautiful, and special girl in the world.

Last weekend I got the chance to visit Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the first time to celebrate Brittany’s bachelorette party. We had a list, the list,  and hit the town, trying to get men to serenade Brittany, fake propose, give up their boxer tags (we actually got a couple, and one was from a police officer- I KID YOU NOT), and overall congratulate her on getting ready to say “I do.”

 

So excited for this girl!

I’m a guest!

Today I have the privilege of being a guest blogger over at my amazing friend Hannah’s blog. I met her in Korea when she started coming to New Philly (my home church there).

She asked me a while ago to write up something for her blog’s undone series. What does it mean to be undone before God? I don’t often talk explicitly about my faith on my blog, for many reasons (though most people who read my blog know me, and the way I write shows that it -my faith- is portrayed in my lifestyle)… that being said, this was a good challenge for me.

Head over to her blog and check it out, this is my second time writing a guest blog post this summer (the first time was for Patrick for his QLC series, my thoughts for that are here) and I got to say, I love it!

I will leave you with the dogs begging for bread:

Looks like Jordan is not sharing!

My First Senior Pics!

My brother trusted me enough to let me take his senior pictures. A tradition done only in America (uh… I think), when you head into your senior year of high school you have professional shots taken of you for the yearbook and you order wallets for your friends.

Out of the 94 I ended up editing for my brother (I know, I know— how will he choose?!), these are my top favorites…

 

not a senior picture, but I loved it nonetheless :)

 

So there you have it, isn’t my brother adorable? I think so!