The weekend started out by taking the boys to see the movie 9. It was really good, and a little scary (although my sons said it was not scary to them!) I loved all the characters and I always wonder how people have the imagination to come up with fantastic stories like that. So I would definitely recommend it. It was rated PG-13 and I was nervous that my 11 year old might get scared, but some couple brought a baby and what looked like a 3 year old! What’s up with that?
Then on to the next big event. My nieces wedding. My husbands side of the family is big (he has 10 brothers and sisters) and there are like 30 grandkids. The one getting married is the oldest grandchild and my daughter Claire is the youngest.
Some pics before the wedding:
Me and Claire
My kids:
Jessie and Mike
The wedding and reception was held at Architectural Artifacts in Chicago. The architecture firm I work at designed the atrium that houses the parties and has 3 floors of some of the most fantastic artifacts from around the world. It’s an awesome place to have a party!
Some of the artifacts:
Do you guys recognize who this is?? It’s Stephanie Izzard winner of TOP CHEF from 2 years ago! She is my niece Jessie’s best friend and one of her bridesmaids! I knew she was going to be there, so I was hoping that I would be able to talk to her.
I was able to talk to her, and I told her I didn’t want to bother her with a bunch of food questions, but I did have one Top Chef Question… Do they let the chef’s look things up on-line or can they bring their own cookbooks to refer to?
The answer?? No! They have no cell phone, no computer, the are completely sequestered and everything they cook is off the top of their heads! Isn’t that crazy? She’s opening up a new restaurant in the fall, the name was going to be “The Drunken Goat” but that name is already taken, so she said its a work in progress still. She couldn’t have been nicer to me!
So here is the bride, my niece Jessie with my daughter. I loved her dress! She looks amazing!
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
what a cute picture of you and claire!! that wedding venue looks gorgeous; LOVE your niece’s dress. it’s stunning!
How cool you got to meet Stephanie!! Sounds like such a lovely wedding – congrats to your niece!
Wowww too cool that you got to meet a Top Chef!! You’re right, your neices dress is beeautiful!! So unique and it really suits her!
We missed you today! Sorry you couldn’t make it!! 🙂
You missed a great time Jenn!
Very cool. Sounds like a great weekend.
I am so jealous. I loved Stephanie on Top Chef.Maybe we can go there when her restaurant opens — of course we better start saving! : )
What great photos and a fun celebrity encounter! Your daughter and niece are both so lovely!
Cheers,
Boozy & Broke
Beautiful family pictures (not to mention – gorgeous wedding!)
I can’t believe your neice is friends with Stephanie Izard – TOOO COOL! great pic of the two of you!
Hi jenn! I’m so sorry I didn’t get to meet you at the potluck yesterday, but Biz made sure we all knew how much you wanted to come. I’m sure there will be many other opportunities, and after getting to meet Biz, I am sure you’re just as cool as your sister! (I had NO idea you guys were even related!!! let alone TWINS!!)
It looks like you had an eventful weekend regardless of potluck or not!
P.s. Your daughter is SO adorable. 🙂
Oh my gosh, the bride’s dress is amazing!!! And what a wonderful place for the wedding! How cool that you got to meet a Top Chef winner, and wow, they really do have to know what they’re doing with no resources!
You and your kids are so cute! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.