Chicago - Part 1

Our trip to Chicago began REALLY early on Friday. Our flight left Nashville at 6:45 and we actually got to Chicago at 8:20, which was nice. Eventhough it was early it meant we had the ENTIRE day there, which I loved.

The first funny thing that we are STILL using is this. Turns out in the Chicago airport they say Toilets, not restrooms. I still say "I'm going to the toilets" now LOL

I was super worried about figuring out the transportation while we were there. I had done TONS of research beforehand and lucky for me had the Droid so I could use Google Maps to find our way, without it we would have been lost!

James' first ride on the 'el' train

We arrived at the hotel, The Allerton, at about 9:10 am. I knew we wouldn't be able to check in so I asked if they would hold our bags, turns out they had a room for us already! :) YIPPEE!

Us in our room

The room wasn't large, but it was PERFECT for the two of us. I loved the decor and how simple it was

It even had a little desk area which was nice.

Next was the whole reason for our trip - THIS PLACE

for THIS GUY

As you can tell we were one of the first people that entered into the stadium and we just stood there for a long time taking it all in... we as in James LOL I just took in how happy he was!

The usher was nice enough to take a pic of the both of us together :)

The view from our seats. We sure didn't have the beste but honestly, do you see those people in the bleachers.... they had to be blistered by the end of the game. It was HOT and full sun the entire time!

But quite possibly my favorite part of the trip was that evening after the game. THIS...

Giradano's was UNBELIVABLE. Seriously THIS is pizza, everything else... I'm not sure.

After that we basically walked around and shopped a bit and then WE CRASHED! It was a pretty early start at 4am that morning.

Part 2 tomorrow!