I remember hearing the sounds of the classic made famous by Frank Sinatra when John and I had gone to Maggiano's last time I visited the city. It was being played on the piano by a man who sang along in that Goulet lounge style. This time, we would hear it while enjoying the sights at the Lincoln Park Zoo on Saturday. This time too, it was being played on a banjo?? Yes, it is possible.
Last weekend was a celebration of my birthday. I got to hang out with Janna, Ariel, and of course, John. It felt like a whirlwind of events that I simply don't have time to delve into, but I do want to mention some of them.
For instance, the Lincoln Park Zoo. The initial perk is that it's free (the Shedd might want to borrow this idea.. I'm just sayin), but it is also filled with all sorts of wonderful animals! John and I found ourselves often just staring at the majesty of their every move, and in awe of how powerful those lions, and tigers and bears really are!
Then there was going to EBF again, which I miss so much. Or even joining a couple Northwestern classes--one with John, and another with Janna--and being reminded of how fun going to class actually can be. Yes, I said it! And there was Sunday brunch at Hinman. And walking along Lake Michigan; enjoying a sunrise..
We shared a dinner with Ariel and her beau after the long day at the zoo. That was so much fun to catch up! She's going to graduate next March! When did time fly? Or how about the fact that Janna is graduating this next month!! wow.
I also loved going to Giordano's for dinner on Sunday (my birthday). That pizza is superb, and it was a delight to hang out with John in the city on a much warmer day than my last visit! His family called during this time to sing happy birthday to me. They sang beautifully, and I was reminded of how different they are from my family. The tradition for us, you see, is to sing as off-key and as obnoxious as possible, while what I heard on the other end of the phone was very soothing. No crying babies involved. haha.
Whoa. I'm getting older. :P Pictures in the next post!
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Ah, I'm reminded of your first visit to the zoo.
Do you remember?
When you were two?
Doubtful, I know.
Anyway, your dad video taped it, but got out of sync on pushing the record button, such that at one point the video switched from showing animals, to showing the ground and his foot as he walked along, and just as he would talk about reaching another animal to look at, the camera would swing up and the picture would cut off, until it resumed again on the downward swing... more foot action.
The best part though was how you could hear the tigers in the background. Their roars were very loud and could be heard all across the zoo. Your dad talked of how it scared you so badly when you got to the tigers because they were so loud. And then at home as we were watching the video, you heard those tigers again and burst into tears. It was a little sad, but mostly cute because you would run to us to be picked up and hugged and assured that there were no tigers around to get you.
Anyway, I'm glad you had a fabulous birthday. I love you LOTS!! <3 mom
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