When we checked into our room at The Amalfi Hotel, this is what was waiting four us! My parents spoil us. The note said" Happy 3rd Anniversary! Only 40 years to go to catch up to Mom and Dad." The strawberries were a perfect snack before running out to start exploring the city.
Another snack. The Chicago Mix is cheddar and caramel popcorn. Mixed together! Ingenious and delicious. 
The nerd in me pushed to go to the Museum of Science and Industry. T and I learned about weather phenonema, saw an exhibit about transportation, and learned about the only German U Boat captured during the war. Then we saw the boat. She is enormous.
Back in the sunshine!
The Bean!
Bonus points if you can find T and I in the reflection. :)
We woke up early on Saturday, shook off our food hangover and hoofed it over to the launch of the Architecture Boat Tour. I couldn't wait to float on the river for 90 minutes, but I had no idea how fascinating the tour would be and how much we would learn about Chicago and the buildings that come together to form the stunning skyline. I have more pictures of buildings than anything from the weekend. I'm only showing (boring you)with a few.
T was very excited to eat a hamburger at The Billy Goat Tavern, made famous in a SNL skit starring John Belushi and Bill Murray. The walls are papered in memoribilia and I had plenty of time to peruse since we had just come from Lou Malnatis and I was beyond full. T, a diehard Boston fan, doesn't believe in curses on sports but even he got a kick out of the story of the billy goat. Click here for the full story on the goat!
T and I had our first "date" in Chicago in 2001 and we hadn't been back since. I love this city. It's full of delicious architecture, beautiful food and it was a perfect choice to celebrate our third anniversary. We were able to cut loose, have plenty of adult beverages, lots of laughs and just enjoy being together. I just read a quote the other day that I loved, " The days are long but the time is short." In the last year, I've tried consciously to pay attention to my life and to enjoy the moments that make it up. T and I had a wonderful anniversary weekend together and are looking forward to what the next year may bring us. But in looking toward the horizon, we will make sure not to miss the little things and moments that make up each day.
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