8 Years Strong!

Just two crazy kids in love...

Mark and I celebrate our eight-year anniversary today. Well...not much celebrating today, given work and Lainey's ballet class, but with the help of Lonnie and Frank, we did sneak away Saturday to enjoy the Pitchfork Music Festival and a kid-free night downtown at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. It was a short break away, but perfect in every way.

The weather couldn't have been any better. The music was just okay. I was really pumped to see Brian Wilson, but the sound was not good during the set. I didn't see any complaints in the reviews, so perhaps it was just where we were in the field. Sufjan Stevens was the headliner, but he was lackluster as well. Mark and I just aren't fans of his Age of Adz album and he mostly played from that. We ended up ditching out before the end. But, on the bright side, because we skipped out a little early, we were able to hop right on the Green Line without waiting and get back to the hotel in time to hit up Shake Shack for some late night grub. Soooo yum!!! I'd love to say we played like the cool kids and hit up Cindy's on the rooftop afterward, but we didn't. We just enjoyed having a quiet room to ourselves. That's what makes us good together...we like comfort and relaxation over being trendy and hip.

We ended our little stay-cation with brunch at The Publican. Good coffee, spicy Blood Mary's (with beer backs), and delicious entrees. All without cutting up someone else's food, taking someone to the bathroom, or whisper-shouting, "Stop that!"

Beverage Spread

It was only 20 hours, but it was just the recharge we needed. Thanks to Lonnie and Frank for making it happen! And a very Happy Anniversary to the love of my life. You're good people, Mark Brandi! I'm glad your mine!