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Sep 13

2 years!

parents were out shopping early, so we got to enjoy a little time alone and exchanged presents. made crab legs for lunch, and we all enjoyed the feast. rainy day, so had to delay our plans until tomorrow.


14
Sep 13

foundation

Лена and her parents did a lot of shopping during the day, which i was more than happy to skip. picked up a new box spring without the room rattling squeak, again avoiding the road closures due to Transformers 4 filming. late dinner without dad, enjoyed the cool temps sitting outside watching the world go by.


13
Sep 13

Navy Pier

short drive to Navy Pier late afternoon – walked around and shot a bunch of good photos. took the parents to Bubba Gump’s for dinner then walked around a bit more before heading home.


12
Sep 13

Garfield Park Conservatory

late afternoon trip to Garfield Park Conservatory with the family as Лена’s parents love plants, flowers, and such things. incredible place, shocked that i’d never heard about it before now. dinner at Cantina Laredo.


11
Sep 13

shopping

more shopping, fortunately am letting the 3 of them do that without me. all of us took a walk through the park late once i wrapped up the day’s work.


10
Sep 13

qualification

Лена spent the afternoon shopping with her parents while i worked. caught the second half of the US victory over Mexico at Bennigan’s, which assured their place in Brazil next summer.


9
Sep 13

Shedd Aquarium

walked to the aquarium through the painful heat and spent a fun day touring the exhibits. back out late and dinner on the roof at Tavern at the Park.


8
Sep 13

Ukrainian Festival

finally made it out late to Ukrainian Village to give the parents a taste of the community’s yearly festival. didn’t stick around long, stayed in and watched some more football before bed.


7
Sep 13

park

day spent across the street in the park. lots of photos, figuring out how to use all of the new camera’s features.


6
Sep 13

birthday

early cake and celebration for Лена’s mom. fed Mira solid foods for the first time. dinner at the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock building. fun night, the in-laws definitely thought it was cool. 🙂