We’ve been back a few weeks now, but I still we’re stuck on Central time. Lagging and dragging ourselves out of bed…still behind on the laundry…but I think that’s just life. Our trip to Illinois proved to be a fun much needed break from reality.
First order of business-Luke’s Wedding!
You might remember Luke from our wedding…
He’s Adam’s 1st cousin and they were born just a month or so apart. (Adam’s older in case you wondered) Anyway, back to Luke. Luke married Leanne, not to be confused with his sister Leanne.
Bride on the Right Sister on the left.
It was a very heartfelt ceremony-very personal and very sweet.
They got married at a botanical garden and the surroundings were very pretty.
Of course we all had a good old time at the reception dancing drinking and eating the night away until the bus came and took us back to the hotel or if you’re name is Adam onward to the bars downtown. (Yes I went to bed-I haven’t changed a bit)
The next day we headed north to Rockford where we stayed all week at Adam’s Grandmas. Visiting from California was his Aunt Carol, cousin Jessica, and 3 2nd cousins-all of whom I’d never met. The week consisted of a lot of card playing and eating and of course a lot of Kylie time 
. The weather wasn’t the greatest but we did make it Magic Waters (The local water park) on the one nice-ish day.
At the end of the week we packed up and headed into Chicago where we met up with Jonathan and spent 2 days traipsing around the city. We were able to go see my Junior High best friend’s exhibit, Red Sky @ Night, at a local gallery. Her work is amazing. Check out her website here.
Another thing on my list was go to the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio. It was interesting and I do think Adam and Jonathan both enjoyed it too. We also made it up to the top of the Sears Tower and down to Millennia Park.
It was fun hanging out with Jonathan one on one (two) we don’t get much time w/o the rest of the family. He (who is working non stop this summer) said it was the most fun he’s had in a long time. So I left Chicago feeling pretty good, but ready to be back home…in my own bed.
It was a nice vacation. Relaxing and getting to see lots of family is always good. But it is true-you always need a vacation AFTER your vacation!!
Stephanie!! Thanks for the mention on your blog! I saw your Mom and Brother at Halley's wedding- I love that we're in touch via blog land. Thanks for going to my show!
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