First Communion

Molly made her First communion last Sunday. She was ill on Sat. but pulled through and was able to make 8:00 Mass on Sunday. She was the only girl not wearing a dress but very few people gave her strange looks and of course we stopped at home after Mass so she could change clothes before going out for breakfast!

Chicago

In celebration of our 40th birthdays this year my friend Caroline & I spent a weekend in Chicago. As soon as Caroline sends me some pics, I'll post them but just to give you a taste of our fabulous weekend... We are already making plans to return. We stayed at Affinia Hotel, just one block off the Miracle Mile and it was very posh indeed. We could both get used to being pampered.

Of course we shopped a ton but did not buy much except for a couple great deals at Macy's. We had lunch at a Tapas bar one day, sampled deep dish pizza and watched chick flicks one night(it was cold & rainy-it snowed overnight.) The other night we went to a dueling piano bar for some strong drinks and good people watching. We both agreed that it is good to be married to 2 great guys and not have to do the bar scene again! On Sun. we went to the Art Institute and saw a fraction of what is in the building. Lots of French artists and a new wing is opening in May. I'd love to return with the kids in the summer and spend more time by the lake.

Eagerly awaiting Spring!