Our First Date
Our first date was at Howells and Hood. I met Rui outside the Tribune Tower after work. We talked over a beer and some pretzel bytes. Well⦠I talked a lot, and too fast. -Ian
Our Second Date
A lunch date at Panda Express. I was planning on texting you to ask you out, but you beat me to it π -Ian
Cheezborger Cheezborger Cheezborger
Another lunch date, this time at the famous Billy Goat tavern. Specifically the original on lower Michigan, across from the Tribune Tower. -Ian
A Movie and A Walk Along the River
This time we went to a movie, Incredibles 2. The short before the movie was Bao. I think we both liked the short better than the movie. -Ian
The Restaurant Was Too Loud
A dinner date at a trendy mexican restaurant this time. Unfortunately, it was so loud we couldnβt here each other. -Ian
Dinosaurs and Fireworks
A lot happened this Independence Day. We started by meeting at OTC and heading to the Field Museum. I learned how much you love nature. And I got to introduce you to the wonder of βMold-a-ramaβπ, a little slice of my youth. Then we headed for Millennium Part to see the Grant Park orchestra play. Afterwords, we headed to Navy Pier to see the fireworks. We got as close as we could and found some grass to sit on. The best part for me was having you in my arms. A storm rolled in shortly after the fireworks ended. We got drenched! -Ian
Mitchell's Play
This was the first time you met my family. We went to see my nephewβs play School House Rock Jr. I remember that you were nervous, and worried about whether or not they would like you. But I knew they would love you ππ -Ian
Two Left Feet
You wanted to take some dance lessons. -Ian
Oh Canada!
You followed me to Canada! It wasnβt easy, you had to get a Canadian visa. I remember how stressed out you were when you had to mail your passport to get the visa stamp. -Ian
Happy Birthday My Love!
Lunch at Rosebud on Rush.
Mid-Autumn Festival
At Burnham Park
China!
Flight to China
Rui's Triumphal Return!
My baby is back in my arms.
Christmas
Christmas
Happy New Year!
Starting the new year in Branson, MO.