Hey everyone!! Nels and I just got back from CHICAGO!!! We went to the National Auto Auction Association Conference. We had an awesome time, Nels had to go to a few meetings during the day, but mostly we got to hang out. On Thursday we went and walked the magnificent mile (shopping stores and found Pearson Street), had lunch at a hole in the wall hot dog place where Nels totally fell in love with his yummy hot dog. Personally, if you saw how these yummy hot dogs were made it would make you think twice. We also went to the top of the John Hancock Building and they made us wash the windows. (not really, but it was a cool photo op). That night we had a member reception which was in the Conrad Suite (the top of the Hilton Towers Hotel where we were staying). It was beautiful!! The view on the balcony was looking out over Lake Michigan (Krista I now understand why they call it the beach because it truly is) was incredible. After that there was a Ford Reception where we bailed early and went to the Broadway Play "Wicked." Yes, I know what you are thinking by the title, but it was awesome. It is about how the wicked witches on the "Wizard of Oz" came to be. If anyone has the chance to go, I highly recommend it.
Friday, Nels had a morning meeting. Then we walked over to the (ginormous) Field Museum. I know I am saying the everything was incredible, but this museum you probably would have to spend a week there to see everything. We had a Chrysler Luncheon that afternoon where the Mayor of Chicago came and the guy that the movie "Catch Me if You Can" was based off of. He had a very inspiring message on why not to do what he did. It was pretty neat to hear about his life. That afternoon we walked over to the Navy Pier and rode a 150 ft. high Ferris wheel. Friday night was the big formal reception. We got to get all dressed up (I even wore heels which is a huge feat for me). This reception was super boring, they gave out awards and we just heard a bunch of blah for over an hour. The food was good though:) and we were in the ball room where they filmed the last part of "The Fugitive". Then this morning we had to get up at 3:30 a.m. and head home.
The best part of the trip was getting to hang out with Nels, we had such a good time and I will post some pictures.
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4 comments:
It sounds like you guys had a blast! I'm jealous, a week with your husband in a big fun city, no kids! I've heard that "wicked" is awesome, someday we'll see it. I'm so glad you guys are doing a blog!
Andrea you look so beautiful! Seriously, time to walk the run-way! I love the "prom" pic of you guys. I am so glad you got to take that trip, it sounds like you had so much fun! Good job updating the blog too! Love ya!
So cute! I didn't even know you had a blog until I saw a link on Ashleys. It is fun reading about what you are doing! (Kevin would have loved the hotdog, too)
Hey, digital scrapbooking is TOTALLY soooo easy. Way easier than real scrapbooking. And, way cheaper! I am going to be in Billings over Christmas and can show you if you want.
love ya,
Amanda
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