grandma reggie's 90th birthday!

we went to Chicago to celebrate Grandma Reggie's 90th birthday!  we flew in a few days before the big party so we were able to spend time downtown and with friends.  the whole trip was so much fun and we were lucky enough to be there for St. Patties Day

the green Chicago river

 

the St. Patty's day parade

johns mom grew up in Chicago but this was her 1st time at the parade. thanks John for letting me buy our green attire. John made a big leap for me and sported a very small...but green...wrist band :) 

 

 lunch at 'The Berghoff' - yummy!

the art museum.  the highlight for Tanaya

she LOVED looking at all the different styles of art and was SO inspired

the subway

and of course we ate at the infamous "Portillo's". a MUST stop on every Chicago trip

the boys enjoying their homemade tasty beverages and a nice night by the fire

Chrissy and me...both prego!

the birthday party!  

John, siter Kathy and all his cousin with Grandma Reggie

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY!

wishing for another 90!

during the party Grandma pointed out a friend of hers across the room to another guest saying she was going to turn 98 in a few weeks. '98?!' the lady said 'i was just speaking to her and she said she was turning 96?'. 'oh, don't believe her' says Grandma 'she always lies about her age'  ha! this moment was priceless. gave me all the power in the world to lie about my age ;)

i love this picture

the cute chocolate wrappers they had as party favors

the whole family is listed on the back...they even included baby lhotak :)

the whole party was so neat. there was dinner, individualized cupcakes, pictures celebrating her life, speeches, and lots and lots family and friends.  WE LOVE YOU Grandma Reggie!