Birthday Fest Chicago 2010 day 4

On our way to breakfast this morning we came across some cool Chicago sites.

You know how I love cities

Breakfast at Yolk.  It was delicious, but while in there we noticed some commotion where the waitors were trying to kick out these two guys. While I was in the bathroom a while later, a girl came in and told me that they had tried to steal her wallet and her friend hit the guy in the arm and knocked the wallet out of his hand. That is when the big commotion began. It was crazy. I really liked the food though. Really yummy.

Can you imagine having that big of a dog in a city.  I thought my Jack was huge!

Self portrait!

Some low clouds today

More city shots with low clouds

Chicago has some unique art

BJ, Maria, and I at the Jazz Festival

City shots from Lurie Gardens

Lurie Gardens

I love the flowers with the skyline

The Chicago Bean

Kristin, Maria, and I at The Chicago Bean

Inside the Chicago Bean

Kristin, Maria, Beej, and I inside bean

Skyline shots on The Chicago Bean

Birthday Fest Chicago 2010 day 3

Chicago is such an incredibly fun city.  So much to see and enjoy.  I absolutely love big cities.  I need to get myself out of SLC.  No offense, but I am so bored there.

Today we went to a suburb of Chicago and met my friend Sarah for breakfast.  We went to a place called Clarks.  It was yummy. 

Random sites of Evanstan

I love artwork.....which Sarah called graffiti! :)

We will call it urban art.  He he he.

Then Sarah took us to a fantastic little shop called The Mexican Shop.  I absolutely loved it.  It had unique jewelry and clothing. It was so incredibly much fun. Thanks Sarah

The train to take us back to the city

Sites of Chicago

My own version of abstract art.  The Chicago Sewer.

Apparently this is a famous Chicago popcorn shop.  Kristin had been telling me about this shop since we got here.  She told me the lines are always really long because it is DELICIOUS! I did not believe her.

Now I do. This is the line for the popcorn shop which also winds around and around once you get in the shop.  Which we waited in.  It was worth it.  The caramel popcorn was so yummy

I never tire of city views.

I was there

Gorgeous!

What more can I say???

This is a famous park where they take video of people and then project their faces on this landmark. Interesting city art.

kayaking down chicago river is on my list of things to do in chicago.  looks like tons of fun

On our way to dinner

For my extended birthday dinner, my friend Kristin took me to Harry Carey's Steakhouse.  We had such a great time and the food was absolutely delicious.  I honestly could only eat half of my steak and did not even make a dent in the twice baked potato.  On a lighter note, I asked the waiter if he had a dog and sure enough, he did.  I offered my leftover steak to him for his dog and he accepted.  It did not go to waste.  I was so happy.

Of course they completely humiliated me by loudly singing happy birthday to me and giving me FREE coconut sorbet.  It was yummy.

Dusk views of Chicago

Birthday Fest Chicago 2010. Happy Birthday to US!!!

Happy Birthday to BJ and I!!!  It is our 33rd birthday and boy was it unforgettable!! What a great day.  Beej and I started out on the 95th floor of the John Hancock building.  They have a nice restaurant and we decided to treat ourselves.  We had great conversation, great views, and great food!

BJ and I with our fantastic views.  What a great time.

View straight down from our table

Today they also happened to be having a parade and celebration for the stanley cup winning Chicago Blackhawks. If you look at lower middle of photo, there is a road and at the top end of the road is a sea of red.  They had 2 million people show up for the party.  Downtown Chicago was completely crazy today!!  Happy people everywhere.  It was fun to be a part of it.

Another awesome view from 95th floor

We were there!!!

My birthday dessert.  Delicious Creme Brule. It was so creamy and yummy.

After lunch, BJ and I met up with Kristin and just walked around the city.  I absolutely love city shots so I got a ton of those.  We also went shopping at H&M.  I absolutely LOVE that store.  I spent 170.  Happy Birthday to me!

I thought this was a little unique, considering that it was almost 90 degrees outside today and extrememly muggy.  Falling ice was the least of our concerns.  Silly Chicagoans!!

Gorgeous city views!

Ok, more city views.  I love big cities!

Kristin, BJ, and I

More blackhawks celebrating.