At that point, Chris couldn’t stop
Linking up with Biana for Weekending.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Our First Weekend in Chicago
I had one goal for our first weekend in Chicago—to explore. Chris starts job orientation in a week, so we are trying to pack in as much as we can before his schedule gets crazy.
We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to wander around on Saturday. I was on a mission to get to the lake while Chris just wanted to find a good place to eat lunch. On our way, we came across a Lit Fest with lots of stands selling books. Chris and I found some old Coca Cola ads and a Chicago poster that we want to frame for our dining room.
At that point, Chris couldn’t stopcomplaining thinking about food, so we stopped at the first place we could find—Cosi, a place similar to Corner Bakery. I had a salad and stole a piece of the delicious flatbread pizza Chris was eating.
One of my favorite parts of Chicago (so far) is all of the beautiful parks. After walking around Millennium Park, I told Chris I would love to have a picnic there someday. We also stopped by Grant Park to see the Buckingham Fountain.
I have tried to be open about this being a hard move for me, but one of the reasons I was most excited about moving to Chicago was being close to the water. I love that I can walk to Lake Michigan. The Lakefront Trail and I will have to become best friends while I’m here.
On Sunday, we explored the shops near us. Let’s just say the area near us is going to make it really hard for me to save money. I came home with these adorable shorts (in gray) from LOFT.
At that point, Chris couldn’t stop
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ahhh those shorts are freaking adorable!! and i am so jealous that you are near parks and water, seriously. i know it's been hard for you but i couldn't imagine a more 'happening' city to move to for a year, you know?
ReplyDeleteYay! What a fun weekend! I love walking around Lake Muchigan. Enjoy the outdoors before winter :)
ReplyDeleteShh, I am still in denial about how cold it is going to get! ;) I am definitely not missing the hot Texas weather right now though! :)
DeleteAhh Cosi is the best - they have a chicken mozzarella flatbread that is amazing! The views of lake Michigan are just stunning!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteBeing so close to the lake is one of the best perks! I am excited for beach days!
ReplyDeleteThat fountain is gorgeous! Chicago is one of the last big US cities I have not yet visited and these photos are making me really anxious to plan a trip there! I'm so glad you guys love it so far! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE cosi. Their flatbreads are so tasty! Hope everything goes well for you and Chris's new job!
ReplyDeleteI love Chicago! We go every year for our birthdays but this year we have to skip it because of the honeymoon and I'm super bummed.
ReplyDeleteThe lake is beautiful! What a great weekend, and I'm glad you are getting to see so much!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and fun city!
ReplyDeleteIt really is! I am having so much fun exploring. :)
DeleteGlad you got to do some exploring over the weekend. I love Chicago and throughly enjoyed exploring when we were there last year. The water in Lake Michigan looks so pretty, almost like the ocean!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous! I love living on the Great Lakes, and Chicago is definitely a great city. Make sure to check out the Shedd Aquarium. Its gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe Shedd Aquarium is definitely on the list! We are heading to the Lincoln Park Zoo too soon! :)
DeleteIsn't the water beautiful! The weather was great for a weekend of exploration! Lit Fest sounds awesome - I'm such a bookworm. Thanks for linking up today!
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Wow the water is gorgeous! I would have never expected that color blue from a lake! I've always wanted to visit Chicago now I need to!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a perfect weekend for exploring! how pretty!
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What a beautiful city! Love those shorts!!
ReplyDeleteHi I came over from Helene's blog and wanted to say Hi, I wish I could follow you via email that way I would be back....................oh yeah Chicago sounds like a nice place but it is not a place I will ever get to since it is in a different country
ReplyDeleteYou DID have a perfect day for exploring. The parks, the fountains, the water are all beautiful. Finding new places to haunt and frequent is such a fun part of moving to a new city. The Lit Fest sounds like a super thing to stumble upon.
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Chicago, but it looks gorgeous! I hope you end up loving your year there, even though you were reluctant.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love Chicago, sooo much to see and do. And the food... oh the food.. AMAZING <3
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your move! I've wanted to visit Chicago for a long time. It sounds like such an incredible city. Being close to the water is the best! We moved to the east coast a year and a half ago and I absolutely love how much water access we have here. Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely. I'm glad you're enjoying getting to know your new surroundings.
ReplyDeleteI just love the look of Chicago!! Im glad you guys got their safely and are exploring already! Sorry Im just catching up :)
ReplyDeleteI grew up around Chicago. I miss it! Cosi is delicious and I miss that, too! I used to live in Washington, DC and would frequent Corner Bakery as well. Now I'm craving all these places I forgot about, haha!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've already been able to find some positive things about your new home!
ReplyDeleteYou should try to hit up as many of the Great Lakes as you can while in the area. I've seen three of the five so far, and I live in Louisiana...aka: You can do it!
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