A little synopsis of our Anniversary.

Here's a little overview of our anniversary weekend.

We left early Friday morning with the intention to visit the Art Institute in downtown Chigago. But we totally forgot that Lalapallooza was going on during that weekend as well. All the streets going anywhere near Lala was blocked off. We had to change our plans a little bit and spent the day at the Navy Pier. That was awesome. We did pretty much everything you could do there.

When we first arrived, there was a big even going on for HPs new headphones-Beats. There was a DJ and a dance floor, a booth to to recieve free t-shirts, and a booth to get your photo taken. So Curt and I hit up the photo booth and then got on the dance floor. It was awesome and the DJ was throwing some good stuff out there. It was like they were waiting for us, celebrating our anniversary!

After that we ate some delicious Chicago Dogs,

You can't go to Chicago without getting a Chicago Dog.

After that we went for to the Chinese Circus. That was so crazy! They could do some crazy things with their bodies.

We then went on a boat tour of Chicago and saw all of the buildings. That was pretty sweet. (Pictures below)

We then went on the super tall Ferris Wheel, which lasted six minutes. We went right when the sun was setting, it was gorgeous.

After our day at Navy Pier,

we headed to Bravo Italiano Restuarant, where we ate after our wedding. That was delicious! Curt had this creamy red sauce with sausage and noodles. I had Tilapia with crab and veggies.

At about 10:00 pm , we headed back to the hotel that we stayed at on the night of our Wedding.

On Saturday we spent the day at the temple,

and that was probably the most special part.

We were able to remeber the day we were married and renew our covenants with our Heavenly Father.

That is what is most important.

And we couldn't have gone on a more beauitful day.

It was a great start to year #2.

Too much to handle.

Sometimse I feel weird saying this, maybe it's because of the name or the broad fan base, but I love Harry Potter. I love the action, I love the characters (mostly Ron), I love the community surrounded by this world. Kudos to J.K Rolling and her ability to create something this big for some many people! Curt, Carli, and I endured the noisy people, boring trivia games that continue to repeat, and the decent movie trailors (The Rise of the Dark Knight looks very good).  And then it started! Ahhhh. My tiredness vanished, and so did my nails. I know whats going to happen, but I get so nervous still! Anyways, the movie was wonderful. They included great shots, colors, lines, action, and humor. I was very pleased with the outcome and now I want to re-read all of the books (which will always be better than the movies).


And then on Friday, we had our camping trip with JC and Trinity. We were so excited for this also. We built the tent, watched Toy Story 3, ate ice cream. told ghost stories, and squeezed in tight inside our two person tent.  It was a lot of fun and we absolutely love hanging out with our little nieces and nephews. We miss them already.

Chicago temple.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to go to the with the mister this past weekend.

We are so blessed to be so close and make the trip in one day.

It was a wonderful experience, 

and every time we go,

all our wedding memories come back to us. 

(Two months away from our year anniversary!)

We left for Chicago around 11:00 our time

made it to the temple at 1:00 their time 

and then picnicked!

After our delightful picnic,

we went through the temple,

I just can't get over how wonderful it is,

to be completely at peace and encircled in the spirit.

There is no better feeling than to stand next to Curt in the temple,

knowing that we are sealed for all eternity,

and eventually our little kiddies will be too.

I hope one day that our baby Curts and Vanessas will experience this one day too.

Until then,

we will keep doing the best we can in centering our lives on Christ.

 

 

It's just so beautiful!

And of course, 

afterwards its required to stop at Portillo's.

Chicago style dogs and italian beef and their amazing cake shake.

We are always so stuffed on the way home,

but a good stuffed.

Gosh, I'm hungry now.

Afterwards this delightful trip,

we topped it with Jumanji!

That movie still freaks me out,

I don't know how kids can handle it without peeing their pants.

In conclusion, this past weekend was tough to beat.

The Highlights.

 This was Addie and Braden's first time at the beach.

They absolutely loved it.

They were making sand castles,

then destroying sand castles.

They were splashing in the water,

and chasing loud seagulls.

It was so fun.

While driving around the beautiful city of St. Augustine,

we ran into a GOOGLE CAR.

Of course I had to stop and take pictures,

while he was taking pictures.

Seriously,

highlight right here.

We also ended up going to a fake fort,

instead of the real fort.

How were we supposed to know?

The situation was quite humorous.

We walked inside the lobby area of the fort,

and asked how much were the tickets,

this was the woman's response,

"Are you sure you you want to see the fort?"

uhhhhh....

We should've taken her advice and split!

But we thought it was THE famous fort in St. Augustines.

Apparently not,

and that lady knew it.

We paid 11 bucks-per person-

to see a FAKE fort,

filled with first graders running around.

This is us,

playing some indian games.

Curt whooped me.

THEN,

we did the best thing ever. 

We rented a scooter,

and scootered all over St. Augustines.

That was so fun. 

We went down really neat old streets,

saw the lighthouse,

rode past the alligator farm,

got lost for a while,

raced old buggies.

It was super fun.

 THIS is the ACTUAL,

famous fort that we WANTED to go to.

To bad we spent all of our monies at the fake fort.

And apparently, 

the Abominable Snowman lives in Florida,

who would've known?

 This is Curt,

lookin fine on the beach.

Definitely a highlight.

We ate at a restaurant that was located right on the harbor. 

Thanks Kyle and Ashley!

It was beautiful.

SO,

overall our trip was fantastic and we want to go back tomorrow.

Kyle, Ashley, Braden, and Addie and so lucky 

to live in paradise!