GranAnn and Amelia

Amelia got to have a lot of fun with GranAnn when she came to visit last week. They did all kinds of fun stuff:

swinging,

perusing the Anthropologie catalog,

eating (or at least trying to) ,

and lounging on the bedding GranAnn made for Amelia.

Art History 101

It seems only natural that Amelia's first art history lesson would be with GranAnn. We spent a lovely Saturday visiting the new Modern Wing of the Art Institute.

The Modern wing is really beautiful as are the the incredible skyline views from it.

It will be nice when Amelia can talk so she can tell us if it is Elvis or Andy Warhol she doesn't like.

Amelia appreciated the three-dimensionality of this piece. Although she couldn't understand why dad wouldn't let her put it in her mouth. Then again had he let her he would have had a reason to have to leave the museum.....
Here we are with the SOM model of the Inland Steel Building. I worked in the Inland Steel Building for 5 years and although I love HOK's new office I do miss going to work in Inland Steel.

After our museum going we treated ourselves to cocktails and a bottle al fresco. On Chicago's rare beautiful days there is no other way to dine than outside.

Made With Love

Yes, Amelia's darling dress was handmade by her good friend Katie. While I think the fabrics are darling Amelia's favorite part is the ties she can chew on. Thank you Kate for being such a great friend and I think you should give Etsy a shot!