Jed had a conference for work this past weekend in Chicago. He had done some research on Toric Lenses and was asked to make a presentation about it at the conference. I can't really tell you a thing about Toric Lenses and/or the purpose for them, however, I did find it a great excuse to join him and make a mini vacation out of it!
We spent the weekend in Chicago enjoying the beautiful weather. We spent most of Saturday at Navy Pier celebrating Makenzi's 2nd Birthday and later went to a fantastic Chicago-style pizzaria: Giordano's. It was delicious! mmmm, so good!
Jed attended his conference on Sunday and unfortunately had a bit of laryngitis (poor guy) so he got through the presentation and came back to the hotel to rest!
I have a really good friend, Lacy, that used to live down here that we met up with for dinner at the Weber Grill. It was SOOO good to see her. She is getting married in June and I can't wait to fly up for her wedding!
One of the highlights for me on the trip was going to a Milwaukee Bucks game. I know, I know...they haven't been the best team this year but I'll always be rooting for them. I used dance on the Bucks Energee! dance team and there were still a couple of girls on the team that I danced with so I got to go and chat with them and my old coaches during the game! They are still super cute and as sweet as ever!
Blast from the Past:
(ahhh those were the days...obviously PRE-baby! hahaha! The Bucks team colors have changed since I danced...no more purple)
Lindsey dunking the ball during 4th Quarter
It turned out to be a pretty good game! They were playing the Boston Celtics and ended up losing in overtime. It was fun to be there and see everyone!
I think that possibly Jed's highlight of the trip was going and eating at Pizza Shuttle! This was a place he liked to go to while living in Milwaukee. I have to admit it's pretty good! Wash it all down with a Sprecher's Root Beer and you're set! YUMMY!
We had a great time...unfortunately the weather in Milwaukee was FREEZING and rainy most of the time we were there but it was still fun to go and see old friends and see the old stompin grounds where Jed attended Med school and where I worked. Makenzi was a trooper getting in and out of her carseat a million times and sleeping in a different place. However, she had a blast with our friends puppy, Max! 
Thanks Pam and Joe for letting us come and stay with you! We had a great time!Overall, we had a great time, but it's always nice to come home and sleep in your own bed!
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Guys, we need to chat about our travels!! Call me tomorrow on my home phone. Do you have that number? If not, call my cell and then I'll tell you and you can call the home phone. We went WAYYYYY over our minutes last month. No more chatting for hours on the cell for me!! :) Ok, the pic of the Pizza Shuttle literally made my mouth water! Yum!!! LOOKS DELISH!!! Looks like a fun time was had by all! Can't wait to hear about it!! You look darling by the way!! Feelin' good???
ps-LOVE the new blog header too! :) Was that pic from your trip?
Wow...I really like the Bucks new colors!! What about you? It had to be so much fun to get to talk to some of the ole' gang! You haven't changed a bit hon, you still look great!!
I LOVED the Pizza Shuttle toooo!
I bet everyone loved da Kenzigirl huh??
Hey...how about your hosts? Were they glad to see you again. How was Joe? Did he have a lot to catch up with you on? Whats going on back at your old job?
Did you say hi to Lacy from me? How did she look? How is she doing? How is she doing getting ready for the big day?
Thats a darling picture of da Kenzigirl on the stoop!!!
not to sound like a broken record... but that pizza does look SO so good! I really want some =(
Looks like a good time was had by all. I made it to Chicago once last Thanksgiving and I froze my butt off. I'm so lucky I can brag at one of my friends was a dancer for the bucks.
Hope you're all well.
Lexie
Looks like you guys had a fun trip. Toric lenses are weighted lenses designed for astigmatisms. (I have an astigmatism and those were the only lenses that would correct my vision. But I couldn't wear them for long)
Okay, Okay, WHAT is Kenzigirl doing with those oranges??? Sizing them up??? hahahahahaha too funny!!
Sorry Jen , but that lip stick is horrible. The triip looked like tonz of fun .
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