August 9 - Family Celebrations in the Big City

Scott's cousin Troy and his wife and kids were in town from Texas for their daughter Tessa's baptism. We all gathered afterwards for a party at Connie's Pizza. It was a wonderful day filled with sunshine, family & fun. I always enjoy these type of gatherings...lots of family to catch up with and just relaxing.

Amanda w/her Godmother Liz

Natalie and Emily


A closeup of Amanda in her beads




Maisie & Delaney


Ry bud and Daddy


Silly Uncle Steve




After lunch we all headed over to Uncle Jim's 14th Floor condo overlooking Lake Michigan and Soldier Field. WOW! Look at Ryan enjoying the view!


The view of the city


Lollapalooza was going on in Grant Park


Liz




All of the girls playing w/Natalie's new notebook computer


Amanda and Emily


Adrianne & Troy w/Walker thanking everyone for coming.


Liz wearing Ryan's "Walter Payton" Chicago Bears helmet


Pizza


Amanda loves pizza


Knife and fork, so prim & proper


Ryan and Grandpa


Walker's birthday cake


Tessa's Baptism cake


Baby Tessa


Troy and Walker


Troy, Walker, Ryan and Scott


Amanda gets a ride on Grandpa's shoulder too!


Cake and ice cream for the Sugar Queen


Ryan and Daddy


Amanda, Maisie & Natalie


More views from Uncle Jim's


Ryan spies train tracks below


Me and the view


Floor to ceiling windows - stunning view




The girls look out the binoculars - there is Soldier Field




Cousins on top of the Big City


A view from the top of the building at the pool










Dipping their toes in the pool




The party room on the top floor


Grandma & Ryan


Back home, Ry loves his rain boots

Liz sent me this picture after our day in the city together....she is such a wonderful Godmother to Amanda.