Our first stop was at the local brewery where we sampled all the beers and started our relaxation.
On the way to work the morning we left, our jeep's heater stopped working - the weekend was supposed to be chilly so we didn't want to risk no heat. Bart took the jeep into the dealership and this is what they gave us to drive for the weekend... a BRIGHT RED MINIVAN! Bart thought it was hilarious to consistently yell "KIDS QUIET DOWN BACK THERE" I guess he's practicing for the future?!?!
The shops in Saugatuck have some real interesting things you can buy. While we didn't purchase either of these, Bart found them soooo hysterical that he had to photograph them. Um... easily amused...
One of my favorite parts of the city is climbing the 13 flights of stairs. You get to work off a couple of calories you gain while eating all the wonderful food this town has to offer. Bart was not as amused with this little venture...
BUT WE MADE IT TO THE TOP :-)
After insisting on working in some exercising, we decided to stop for a drink. This restaurant had paper and crayons on the tables... note the ghost that I drew with a "BOO" and then note Bart's Pacman coming to gobble it up :-(. He also said I have a problem because I was drawing fruit... I think that's perfectly normal, I mean its circles - who can mess up coloring grapes????
I have no words for this picture...
We had a wonderful weekend away, returned home and got our Jeep back (had to pry that red minivan out of Bart's hands though... he was really starting to like that thing).
The next weekend was my friend Crystal's bridal shower and bachelorette party. We had a shower during the day and then met up for dinner, drinks, and a crazy bus ride that evening. The best part is it was 80's themed... I love love love me a themed party!!! Not only was my outfit AMAZING, it was also quite bright out in the sunlight...
I know you're impressed... I was too! Those leggings will make an appearance again... maybe at the gym and that tutu... a forever Halloween costume.
The next week we were able to catch up with friends at RPM Italian. RPM has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. It is owned by Guilanna & Bill Rancic and is small plate Italian so you get to order a lot of different dishes and try them all! This was our 2nd time there... each was about a two month wait to get a reservation... both were totally worth it!! I strongly recommend it!
Bobby, George, me and Bart
Izik is one of my good friends and has appeared in a couple of my blogs now (for those of you fans out there). I love getting the opportunity to hang out with Izik and Matt, we always know we will have a great time! We gathered together for a Friday night happy hour to celebrate Izik's birthday.
Matt, Izik, Bart & I - terrible picture but its all we had :-)
Afterwards we stopped at Toby Keith's bar - it was actually really awesome! I can't wait to go back and listen to some good ol country music!
