Notre Dame and Chicago!

I figured that I should write about one trip before we embark on the other! In the middle of April, we went to Notre Dame for my cousin Kevin's ordination (I am now related to a priest!) and then headed over to Chicago for some fun (and a little PNP certification review class!). It was a wonderful vacation and it was great fun to see another part of the country. Here are some photos of our trip.

The magnolia tree outside the seminary at Notre Dame. Across the lake is the beautiful campus!

Me and my cousins, Nicole and Heidi! There were almost 90 people there to support my cousin, Kevin. It was like a big family reunion with lots of visiting, eating, basketball playing and relaxing.

On our VIP tour of Notre Dame, we toured the locker room and went on the football field. Think scenes from the movie, "Rudy."

Waiting for the ordination to begin in the grand basilica.

Grandpa Kolar and Grandpa Earl with the newly ordained Father Kevin.

Down on Navy Pier with a background of the Chicago skyline.

The "bean"... need I say more? Though it certainly was much cooler than I first imagined.

Our hotel room... brand new boutique hotel. Chet got asked one day in the elevator (wearing his normal dress of Carhartt's, a T-shirt and a Mountain Hardware vest, "are you going hiking?". There were lots of people in suits and ties.)

We went to the American Girl doll store. I found only the books of my first doll, Samantha. She apparently has been "archived" to make room for new dolls.

Chet went to a Cubs' game at Wrigley Field. Amazing field, great game, and a very sunburned Chet.

We went to the 96th floor of the John Hancock building to a lounge there. Amazing view of the city skyline at night!

Boat tour! Learned a lot and great views of the city.

Oh, Chicago! We had fun visiting you!

Handsome touring husband. Note the shirt from a brewpub around Wrigley Field... he went and ate there.

I love this man! Can't wait to go on our Europe trip and have more adventures together!

We leave for Europe at the end of this week after working a lot and trying to organize many details! I also take my certification test later this week and it is my birthday on Wednesday. Big stuff, but exciting stuff! Definitely more to come very soon!