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My Father’s Beautiful Misadventures

February 20, 2012
Almost every child says it, but in my case it really is the truth: I have the greatest father in the world!  I am who I am, because of him.  If you have not yet read his Father of the Bride speech that he gave at my wedding, read it...

Chicago: Day 5

February 13, 2012
It was almost impossible to leave our Monarch Suite  -- why would we want to leave the most amazing hotel room we had ever stayed in?  However, we had hardly seen any of the city yet, thus we felt an obligation to explore even if it was just for a couple...

Chicago: Day 3 & 4

February 9, 2012
London, Madrid, the Outback, Rio de Janeiro, Nassau  . . . those are just a few of the fabulous places where I have celebrated New Year's Eve over the years.  While these places might be more exotic than Chicago, none of them came close to topping my unforgettable experience of...

Andi’s Pick: Hyatt Regency Chicago

February 6, 2012
Hyatt Regency Chicago: Chicago, Illinois First Impression My first New Year's Eve with my husband was destined to be special no matter where we stayed, however the Hyatt Regency Chicago made certain that it would be a night that neither of us would forget.  Before you read any further, I...

Chicago: Day 2 (Part 3)

February 5, 2012
Kyle Hepp and I, along with our husbands, were invited to dine in Geja's Cafe, otherwise known as "the most romantic restaurant in Chicago."  At the last minute our mutual friend Jennifer and Kyle's Mother decided to join us as well.  The more the merrier is certainly true when it...