Welcome party and more

L and W did a bit more sightseeing Friday, going to the Museum of Science and Industry.

They spent a lot Thursday for rides around the city so they purchased a weekly transit pass. It will let them explore more of the city and they have several days so buying the pass was a good idea.

They then went to the top of the Sears, I mean Willis, Tower. W repeatedly said he is scared of heights, but he overcame his fear for a fantastic view. We've had a lot of cloudy and stormy days but they chose a clear day to do this.

E and D arrived early Friday afternoon and are staying at the house. The girls and their men went to Pilsen Yards for Cousin C's bridal party dinner.

Allison, mother of the bride of course, with D.

Then we all met up, with B too, at C's apartment building for a welcome party. Our hosts.

The party was in a common area of their building with an outdoor patio. I think we were on the 32nd floor.

Which provided a great view of the lake and Navy Pier...

and the river in the other direction.

The kids.

and us.

Cousin S, his wife, E, B and D.

One surprise was that L's high school friend, N, lives in the building and knows the groom so he said it was ok if she joined the party so she and L could catch up.

Even prettier as it gets darker.

B took the el back to his apartment so we drove the other four home. It would have been a tight squeeze with four in the backseat so D took one for the team and rode in the trunk.