One of my favorite pictures: Me with the girls -Kristy - about 2 1/2,
Holly, around 8 months and Kelly, 5 - early 1981 - Christiana House.
I have to start this blog by posting about my weekend in Chicago with my 3 wonderful daughters. We had talked about doing a "girls" weekend for a couple of years, but we never made it happen! However this year, we decided to go to Chicago - in the middle of winter, no less!
We left late on Friday afternoon as Kristy had to work all day. Grandpa Stan pitched in and watched Grace and Clare until Keith came home, so we were all set! We had a very pleasant ride to Chicago and we all caught up on what had been happening in each other's lives.
Once we reached Chicago, we were able to find our hotel - The Westin - with the help of Holly's GPS on her phone. How handy! After checking in, the girls headed out to a drugstore, but since it was late and we were all tired, that was about it for us!
After a good night's sleep, we all were refreshed and ready to shop! Our first stop was The American Girl Store in Water Tower Place. What a paradise for young girls....and some of us older ones, too! Kristy was looking for a special dress for Marti de Montfort, so we headed to Macy's first. Luckily she found a couple of dresses that were perfect for her event, then had to make the hard decision to choose only one. In the meantime, Kelly and I picked up some sale items, too! After shopping, lunch, and a little sightseeing, it was time for dinner. We ended up at The Cheesecake Factory... I know, we have one right down the road at home, but our feet were tired, it was very cold and we had a play to make! With TCF close to our hotel, it became the obvious choice.
After dinner we took a cab to our play "Late Night Catechism" and got ourselves in Catholic School mode. The "nun" who "taught" our class was very funny and we all enjoyed the show. The next morning it was cold, gray, and raining, so we decided to gather up and head for Indy. I am sure the grandkiddies were happy to see their mothers, and the husbands even happier to get some relief! All in all, it was a wonderful weekend and I want to thank Stan, Joel and Keith for letting us get away for a couple of days. I am so blessed to have 3 amazing daughters and it was wonderful to spend some time with them....just like the olden days!
Can't wait 'til next year! : - )
My girls - Kristy, Kelly, Holly and Abby. Christmas 1999. - Moorings house.
