This little summer...(Part VIII)

This post is about a couple of trips we took to the city. We got really lucky and were able to stay in a very very very nice apartment. Twice! Bri and I got a little taste of city living and it's really fun. But oh man, it's exhausting. There are just so many things to do and so many people!

The beautiful view from the apartment.
It looks kind of tropical, right? 

See? Nice, huh? :)

For our first trip, we planned to go to a jazz bar, which was really cool. We obviously didn't fit in; people were quite curious how long we had been married, we only ordered soda, etc. :) The music was so so good and classic though. :) Bri also took me to an art festival at a park the next morning. I loved it and I'm sure he did too. :)

Bri took me to Cheesecake Factory.
We love that place. :) Mostly the bread.
...And the cheesecake. :) 

Andy's Jazz Bar. Bri and I just ordered
soda and the bartender gave it to us
for free. :)
#inthebarbutnotofthebar

Our second trip was during the 4th of July. We were able to walk down to watch the fireworks at Navy Pier. And we did our own, city-style barbecue with brats and potato salad. :)
We loved the city and I miss it already. :) Hopefully we'll get to visit again sometime soon!

We took a walk down Navy Pier during
the 4th of July. Look how festive we are. :)

Our 4th of July BBQ. City version. :)

Perfect place for fireworks. 

He's cute. :)

We went to the "beach" the next morning.
It's so weird to have a beach in the middle of a city...
but it was nice and we even went into the water.
Lake Michigan is not as cold as I thought it would be...:)