Cloud Gate, The Bean, in Chicago's Millennium Park
a 66' long, 33' high stainless steel masterpiece that reflects the city's famous skyline.
I returned home last night from a wonderful week with family in Chicago.
I miss them all so much and still haven't adjusted to children and grandchildren living so far away.
The great restaurants and ethnic markets don't exist in my small town and I came home with a suitcase full of specialty items that I could never find locally.
Lots of good ideas for future posts.
And I was able to celebrate my grandson's 22nd birthday with family and friends.
It was a very good week.
So great you were able to help celebrate your gsons birthday - but I can't quite believe you have a gson that is 22!!
ReplyDeleteI love Chicago - so much to do and see, never seems to be enough time. Looking forward to your posts with your new goodies.
My husband and I go to a trade show every year in Chicago... I love it there...
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to spend some time with family!!
Welcome back, so glad you enjoyed your trip. I am looking forward to seeing what you brought back with you. I know what you mean about not being able to find some things here. I live in Roseburg and I have to go to California to find some things.
ReplyDeleteIt's been years, many years since I went to Chicago.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to celebrate with your family. Looking forward to seeing what cool items you came home with and what you do with them.
Oh, I envy you! I HATE the kids being so far. It sounds like a fabulous week!
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
I am glad you had a nice time in Chicago. I am looking forward to seeing photos from your trip in future posts.
ReplyDeleteChicago is such a wonderful food city. Glad you had a nice time.
ReplyDeleteCathy, I'm so glad you were able to visit with your family. Chicago was, and is, a wonderful city. Have a great day...Mary
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice trip! The Bean must be amazing to see in person.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you have a 22 yr old grandson either! Wow~
ReplyDeleteI love visiting and coming home w/ food items~:)
Welcome back Cathy. I'm glad to hear that you had a great time with your family. :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful week visiting and enjoying your family.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! I love Chicago (and my neighboring home state of Indiana)! Can't wait to hear about all the goodies you brought home as well as what you'll be making with them! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh man, I picked the wrong comment profile. Let's try that again! :-)
ReplyDeleteChicago is on my list of 'must visit'.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your Paris post - with spring in the air it's hard not to think of Paris.
Hey Cathy...Chicago is a must see for my bucket list!! I have heard how fun The Bean is for taking pictures!!! Great restaurants there, I hear!! Have fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a nice visit with the grands! Too far away is right!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be there for DH's granddaughter's wedding May 30th but probably won't take time for siteseeing or shopping. :(
I'm showcasing your cranberry chutney for the Sat. Blog Showcase. :-)
what a fantastic trip!
ReplyDeletehow great. my husband, son and i will be visiting chicago in mid june for a week. can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you had such a nice time!
ReplyDeleteAnd isn't it funny how we start thinking in terms of..hmmm good blog post!! :)
That Bean looks amazing!
I can't believe you have a 22 year old grandson! How wonderful that you were able to visit and be there to celebrate. The weather in the midwest was glorious during your time in the our area.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the bean! I haven't seen it in person yet.