Ever since Iris has been here,
it seems like I’ve been on a travel hiatus.

This late summer though,
is a different story.

I used to love packing my bags, but now…
Saying goodbye to my love is tough.

Recently I flew to Chicago
for a short business trip
(sans baby).

Here are a few photos from
my two night stay…

Downtown Chicago

A sliver of a lake view.

A drink at the Signature Lounge
(96th floor of the John Hancock building).

Photos from home
melt my heart.

Pregnant me / today me.
Same hotel. Same meeting.
Exactly one year later.

Met up with James from Bleubird Vintage.
Such a lovely surprise she was in town at the same time!
(photo by – Bleubird. Sorry James, I had to steal this one
– it’s way cuter than mine!)

I met her ah-dorable Gemma Bird & husband too.

Dinner with good company on my last night in town.

Coming home to Arkansas is always sweet.

But coming home to this
is sweeter.