Chicago!

We just got back from Chicago and it was AMAZING!!! The moms stayed with the kiddos (THANK YOU MOMS!!!!!!) while Chris and I played for 5 days with not a care in the world! Wednesday afternoon after we arrived we went to the 96th floor of the John Hancock tower and could see the beautiful city. Then we headed to the field museum where they had dinner stations all over the museum so you could check out the museum and eat while you walked around - NICE! On Thursday morning we went to the sessions and saw Chris Gardner speak (subject for the movie The Pursuit of Happyness) and he was great. Then we spent the rest of the day walking all of downtown Chicago - it was fabulous! That evening we went to Martini Park for drinks and appetizers, and about 8 we headed to the Art Institute, and then at 9 we went to the movies to see Mama Mia. We didn't take any cabs anywhere and just walked (it was awesome!). On Friday we rode around on a double decker bus for the majority of the day and learned all about Chicago - saw Oprah studios which was cool. That evening we had a formal night (and awards banquet) and had a nice sit down dinner, followed by the Brian Setzer band live in concert. On Saturday we went to the beaches (Oak Street and another one i can't remember the name of) and then walked some more to catch the train to Wrigley field. We were on the bus with all of the Cubs/Cardinals fans since there was a game that day. Bought some shirts for the boys and for us. Bought some chocolates at Fannie May for the moms, and then headed to Wigfest!!! I was Napoleon Dynamite and Chris was Pedro - NICE. We had so much fun. I can't wait to go to the next conference!