Chi Town Revisited

 So, we went to Chicago-our beloved old stomping grounds- for a wedding in March. Let me begin by saying there aren't as many pics as there should be simply because I was too busy either having fun, (or let's be honest here) eating to pick up the camera. This first picture is of one of my favorite restaurants- no pics inside...I was happily eating beef teriyaki baked rice, spicy Korean vegetable dumplings, and drinking a strawberry tropical freeze. The danger with food memories is that when you try to relive them they often disappoint. But not this time...in fact not the entire time we were there. Everything was just as we remembered it. Ahhh, food makes me happy.

Me with Cory and Melissa at the rehearsal dinner. Great food and great company!

Dave's groomsmen looking handsome, particularly that dark one on the end. The church was beautiful as were the bride and groom. It was a lovely ceremony and we are so excited that Dave and Jess made us a part of it!

Here we are after the wedding. First time I had seen Alma all day...and the last time I was to see him for many hours after that. Busy busy groomsman.

Mr & Mrs Antymis

We were so privileged to stay with Jim & Lindsaey in their lovely home. We had so much fun and they were my built in companions when Alma was busy with wedding activities. We have missed our Chicago buddies. The Seatons went further above and beyond and hosted a brunch for the morning after the wedding for the ICO alums to get together. It was so nice to see everyone again, and pick up right where we left off.

Mmmmmm. Margie's. Homemade hot fudge and caramel. Mmmm.

Oh, the Seatons. We missed them the moment we left. Such amazing hosts...such amazing friends.

And Murray Seaton. Can't forget him because he is hilarious. Never been much of a pet person, but Murray softened my heart to it and I think for that Alma will be eternally grateful to him.

 

 

We also got a chance to visit our old ward and see some familiar faces and have dinner with the Burtons. Sadly, we have no pictures of them. They were gracious dinner hosts as always and we had a blast, not to mention delicious food. It was so nice to be back in Chicago. We only wish we had more time and that all the same people could have been there too.