Good morning!!! I hope you had a beautiful Easter with your families. We are finally back home and thankful for a safe and fun weekend with our crew. To say it was a whirlwind is a vast understatement and something tells me we will all be in bed very early tonight. Here is a wrap-up of our last few days. Brace yourself for photo overload.
buffet |table | dishes | flatware | drapery rod | napkins
Our Easter week kicked off with hosting dear friends from Virginia. We stayed with them when we did our trip to Washington D.C. so to have them visit was so much fun.
Tina and I met in college and I have been lucky enough to call her one of my best friends for over 25 years (which is odd since we are only 30. . . the math isn’t adding up). She is one in a million and has been there through all of life’s major events.
We were missing my youngest who was away at science camp but these kiddos are just darling. Kept the night simple with take-out and Easter egg dying. I just didn’t want to see them go. I am trying to talk her into moving across the country.
joggers | top | shoes | suitcase | travel tote
We left the very next morning for Chicago. I wore the same exact outfit traveling home because it honestly feels like pajamas. And the shoes are beyond comfy.
I am so proud of these two. These faces are still smiling after a long travel day. My son came straight from outdoor science camp so he was exhausted from the beginning.
Spent most of our time in Mount Prospect for the last hockey tournament of the year.
This boy has more perseverance than anyone I know. We are so proud of his drive and determination. The boys were put in the top bracket and let’s just say that was a huge challenge for them. Now that the season is over I am looking forward to hime resting!
The best part of traveling for tournaments is being able to experience fun places together. We surprised the kids and drove to Notre Dame so we could spend Easer there. We went directly from the last game and arrived just in time for dinner at the Evil Czech Brewery in South Bend. Fun spot if you are ever in the area. Apparently they make great cocktails (my husband tried one).
The hotel had so many amazing things for the kids. This donut wall proves dreams really do come true. Ha. Choosing one was the hardest part. And I love how this cutie still rocks Converse and dresses.
Then it was off to campus. We could not have asked for a more gorgeous day. It was 70 degrees and blue skies. Magical.
Heading to ND for the last day and a half was super last minute and unexpected so we improvised for the egg hunt! I had brought eggs so we hid them around campus and the kids used plastic bags to gather them up. Desperate times call for desperate measures! LOL. But they loved it and thanked us for planning it.
If you ever get the chance to visit the Sacred Heart of the Basilica, please do. It is absolutely beautiful. Such a special place to be on Easter Sunday.
jeans | blazer | tank top | sneakers | sunglasses
And no trip to campus is complete without stopping by my dorm! Met some of my most cherished friends here and am so very grateful.
The Livery is another great spot just off campus if you are looking for a great restaurant or place to grab a drink.
My beautiful niece is graduating next month. Hard to believe she is already a senior. We had brunch with her and her boyfriend which made our Easter. Nice to be with family even when traveling. Funny story though. My husband and I both thought we had set the alarm for 7:00 am. No one in our family woke up until 9:15 am. Our tired faces say it all. It was a mad dash to get ready and out the door in 15 minutes. All worked out and we were so grateful for a day well spent before heading to the airport.
Now it’s piles of laundry. Literally. Between my son’s camp luggage and hockey gear, I am in for a real treat. But it’s really nice to be back home.
Wishing you a wonderful Monday.
Beautiful pics — Go Irish! Isn’t it crazy how much campus and the surrounding area has changed in the past decade?
Thank you, Cara. Absolutely nuts!!! The students are so lucky now with so many great restaurants and shops. We had the old mall back in the day and you had to drive (and most of us didn’t have cars)! Always so fun to be back on campus.
How fun! I love your impromptu easter egg hunt…I bet your kids will remember that one more than any others! Happy Easter!
Awe. Thank you. That’s kind to say. Hope you and your family had a really happy Easter celebration.
Have not been to ND-so great seeing it thru your pictures. All sounds so fun.
Am sure your VA friend loved CA. I am in Richmond, VA. Is she close to Richmond?
Have a great rest of the week.
Thank you. They are in Vienna . . . so pretty! Love Virginia. Wishing you a wonderful week, too.
I’ve lived in Northwest Indiana most of my life. When I was 15 my BFF at the time, moved to South Bend so I have many, many fond memories of going to mass at Notre Dame – of course being teenagers at the time, we were even more thrilled when the football players would say hi to me and my BFF because her Mom was on the football medical staff. It’s hard to believe how much South Bend has changed but it has so many great restaurants now – that is for certain!
I wondered if that hockey tournament was in your plans for this weekend. My daughter was asked to sub for a team at that tournament and we politely declined 🙂
That church was absolutely stunning! I haven’t been to Notre Dame before, but it looks just beautiful. The weather didn’t hurt either.