Bry turned 30 this year. Monumental. I thought about throwing a surprise party, since that seems to be the thing to do for thirtieth birthdays, but decided to plan a day at the Art Institute instead because that sounded like more fun.
Most people probably wouldn't suspect that Bryan, the CPA, likes art museums. But he really does, which I think is rather wonderful. He also writes poetry from time to time. (Seriously. But don't tell him I told you that.) No, not your ordinary accountant.
Sam and Kait also surprised him by "just happening" to show up at the same coffee shop in Chicago and then spent the day with us. I enjoyed Bry's confused face expression when they walked up to our table.
So now for the pictures...
Had to visit this one.
Hopefully this isn't what Bry and I are starting to look like now that we're finishing up our twenties (though for the record, I'm only 26).
This was a really good special exhibit (girls may have enjoyed it a tad more than the boys).
Japanese art...for Sam.
Poppy was with Bry's parents, but we had the pleasure of this little lady's company for the day.
So maybe everyone is right...she does look a bit like her daddy. Fine by me.
Horribly blurry, but the best we have of all of us. Love these guys!
And then he had to ruin this one with a weird face. Boys...
As for the babies on the way to dinner...
Guess all that deep pondering over art did them in.
Good restaurant!
(though it would have been more relaxing if Cetty hadn't blown out of her diaper all over the place during the main course)
(though it would have been more relaxing if Cetty hadn't blown out of her diaper all over the place during the main course)
Wells in the mirror
Loved the sun setting on our walk back to the car.
And this may be my favorite picture...
Studs with strollers. Don't they make fatherhood look epic? Walking the next generation straight into the future...(insert dramatic theme music here)
So that was our day. And Bry seemed to like it. Though I have to admit that it was a teensy bit selfish on my part. I've had the travel bug pretty bad lately and thought a trip to Chicago might help. It did...but just a little.
Happy birthday, Babe. May your thirtieth year be the best one yet!
5 comments:
that last picture is epic....maybe the piano guys playing a thousand years with it...would nearly make me cry I think. :)
So...I was whining to Luke about wanting to travel too...maybe even as far as your new house would be wild! I feel like a complete bum for not helping with any of the moving and now we haven't even visited. Luke said something about needing to go to the grocery store before stopping in unexpected...but we really need to come with out six crazies soon. soon soon.
oh how I miss you guys!!! I loved all these pics :) looks like you all had a great time! You girls look radiant.
Aww. Thanks Shana! Radiant is a very nice word.:) We definitely need to get together! I'd love to have you over. Do I have your current number?
And Andria...Yes! You should come. Very soon (with or without groceries). And definitely bring the six crazies! We would have it no other way. Are you guys busy this weekend? Oh, but wait...Poppy might be going to Bluffton. And she would definitely want to show you her room (with her poppy jewelry box).:)
You need to come and see Sam and Kait's place too. It's super cute! And at the rate they're going, they'll be all settled in and finished with painting before we're done with our still very long list of projects.:)
yes yes...poppy must be there! I'm on the look out for a box I think is perfect for Lucette too ;) You know...I had that other one for like a year, so it's not to early. :D We're out next weekend too...maybe I should text you some dates...is it really this hard now? Bla (as toad would say ;)
Aw this looks so fun! :)
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