my momma's visit

i've been a terrible blogger these last couple of months...i have no excuses other than being totally and completely lazy.

my momma came out to visit in early november. we had a lot of fun shopping, playing, visiting the LP zoo, navy pier and meeting piper!

the week my mom came was absolutely gorgeous! and b/c it was so nice out, we decided to try and do as many outdoor things as possible.

the impetus for this trip was the book/author series with the junior league. november's author was nancy brinker - the sister and founder of the susan g komen foundation. i thought it would be a great way to spend some time with my momma especially b/c it is a cause so close to our hearts (my nana, my grandma, and my aunt have all had breast cancer). she's a fabulous woman and so accomplished. she's truly an inspiration and was a fabulous speaker!


after the luncheon, we had our books signed and asked if we could have a picture with her. she was so nice and posed with me and mom. loved her!!

after the luncheon with nancy brinker, we went to the zoo. mom had never been so we went to see all the animals. some were hiding, some were out and about. we had fun walking around and checking them out! afterwards, we did a bit of shopping which was really really nice!

the next day, we slept in a bit and then made cinnamon rolls. yum! and then we decided to go to navy pier. i hate the pier. usually. but the pier was really nice that day - sunny, warm (for nov), and not crowded at all! we went on an architecture cruise which we thought for a time that we might be the only ones on the boat! but a few more people joined and there were maybe 30ish people on board. all tourists. and me! it did get a little chilly toward the end, but it was a great trip.

after the boat, we meandered down the entire pier and then made our way back via the stained glass museum. i'd never seen it before - it's free. i just never wander down there. but it was gorgeous glass - tons of tiffany glass there! and then it was time for the ferris wheel. i really wanted to ride it. never ridden this one before. my mom is terrified of heights. truly scared. i convinced her to do it with me. and i even made her take some pics.


we're still on the ground here...


the view from the almost top


me and mom at the top. mom was so nervous! but, she did it!!

later, after the pier, we got to go to devon's and meet piper! patrick had to go to a work dinner so we didn't get to see him. my mom was in heaven. she looooooooooooves little babies.


luckily when we left, she didn't try and steal pipes. phew!!


piper had just started rolling over - she was rolling from her back to her front and my mom wanted to see this big step. so here she is encouraging piper to roll. eventually she did roll for mom!

and then, before we knew it, mom's visit came to an end. we had a lot of fun!