The weekend was packed with so many things, and so much fun, that I thought I'd break Saturday down into two posts! Somehow, even after Friday night's fun, I made it up and out in time to get my hair blown out and my eyebrows done at 9:30. Afterwards, I had about an hour to spare, so I walked to brunch down The Miracle Mile -- a great street of shopping! I made a few detours. . most notably, to Saks, but I came out unscathed!
Millennium Park - Chicago
This sculpture is called "The Cloud Gate" and is by British artist Anish Kapoor
Brunch was great -- I met up with Jen from NY, Alexis, Angie and Nicole at a restaurant called Gage, which was right by Millennium Park. We talked our heads off, downloading about the night before, and comparing PB and band tightness stories! How often do you get together with five people where you get to do this?! LOL
Afterwards, Beth met up with us, and we all headed to Millennium Park and took in the sights.
This is me (and my reflection), doing a back bend on the inside of The Cloud Gate (which we kept calling "The Bean". . it does kind of look like the Elsa Peretti Bean!)
Jumping Pics!
Hilarious!! I love this one of Jen and Angie!
Catherine, Jen, Nicole, Angie, Alexis and Beth
at The Crowne Fountain, designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa
I love that it spits water out. . :)
After that, Alexis and I split off from the group and walked around before we joined a ton of other bandsters (including Maria, Rani, Sarah, Gail, Stephanie, Robin, Kristen R, Sandy and many more) for the Chicago Architectural Tour, which was conducted on a boat. It was a really interesting tour -- Chicago has so many amazing buildings, but I will admit that, by the end, we were FREEZING cold!!!
Taking a photo = ruse for generating body warmth by Sarah, Catherine, Rani, Alexis and Gail!
Alexis and Gail
I love the way the Chicago sign looks in this one.
After brunch, Alexis and I did some more shopping along the Millenium Mile before heading back to the hotel. It was great to get to spend some time with her and get to know her better! I was really glad that I broke up the day into so many different activities, since I felt like I got some one-on-one time with everyone who I hung out with, and that was one of my favorite things about the trip!
Once I got back to the hotel, I had a few girls over for a Sisterhood exchange, but will save that post -- and the accompanying photos -- for later!
15 comments:
That sounds like so much fun!!!! You guys are so lucky to have been able to meet!!!
What a perfect day. All of the photos are wonderful but I *love* the jumping photos so much! So fun!
I look forward to seeing more and reading more. So fun to hear about the various personal experiences from the attendees of the same trip. It's fascinating!
Wow, those were some awesome pics!
Looks like an awesome time! I love the photo of you doing the back bend on "the bean". It all looks like a great time was had, though and love the photo journey. Can't wait for the next installment...
It was so awesome to be able to spend some time with you that day! You really are a true inspiration for so many of us and your blog was the 2nd one that I had started reading and have been sucked in to your journey/success since then :)
Brunch was so fun and visiting the "bean" ;)
Finally caught up with you & the girls on the cruise... but it so wasn't enough! It all seems like a dream now.
@Jennifer -- I totally agree! I love reading everyone's stories from the trip!
@Nicole -- So great to get to know you this weekend! And, I'm totally taking you up on the red dress loaner! Wait until I post our photo -- it's a goodie!! :)
@Alexis -- I really enjoyed our shopping trip, too!! So nice to get to know you better! :)
You were a pure joy to meet and chat with... i feel so lucky that we had some one on one time... The weekend went by so fast. Whirlwind! I can't imagine a more inspirational weekend. I can't wait til next year and hope to drop by NYC to see you sooner, *Maria*
Love all the pics and hearing about all the memories that were made!
Great pictures Catherine - it was so wonderful to meet you.
Great photos! It was great to meet you!!
We did the same things at about the same time on Saturday - Did Dwight Shrute yell at you too? :)
I'm so happy we had a little quality time together after hours on Saturday.....even if we can barely remember it.
xo
Sounds great...sorry I missed this one
I love that your doing your weekend in parts. Very smart. The pics really help tell the story. I can't believe I forgot my damn camera. Thank goodness I could count on all of you to take the pics.
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