Before heading to my show in Wisconsin, the family and I spent a great day shopping on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. It's always a great weekend when Vanessa and the boys come with me when I travel - I get to experience the city in a whole new way and share it with the ones I love best.


Christoper was all giggles in the Lego store - it was the hit of the day - and I recommend it to anyone traveling with little ones (or big ones for that matter . . . I had a blast!). Jimmy was also quite enthralled with the chocolate store!




After a great day with the boys, Vanessa and I spent the evening enjoying wine and great company at an Arvid inspired wine dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse in downtown Chicago. The private dining room was beautiful and just the right size for a dinner for 40. With Nickel & Nickel wines and a special menu by Chef Patrick, the night was truly memorable. We especially enjoyed the scallops with the truffle oil and caviar.







We rounded out the night with a bottle of Kelly Fleming's wine and playing on the ukulele!


photography by Halerz Photography