Grigoria's Birthday...London & Chicago

This year Grigoria had the special opportunity to celebrate her Birthday both in London and Chicago.


Given that her Birthday wouldn’t be too long after we were scheduled to arrive in Chicago and since I had a free day before we left, I wanted to celebrate it at home by cooking dinner and having it all waiting for her when she got home.

The idea was good but I think the execution was fabulous and it gave Grigoria the opportunity to unwrap some gifts which wouldn’t be making the trip, especially those from close friends, my parents and a couple from me too.





When the day finally arrived (in Chicago) Grigoria was spoiled rotten! In the morning Olga took her to a brilliant tea place before she got to have her long awaited haircut.

A pedicure later and they were back in time for cake and flowers!

Too much food and many gifts later it was time for dinner. It is said to be a crime to be in Chicago and not try one of their famously long established steakhouses, so Olga & Geoff took us to Gibsons - http://www.gibsonssteakhouse.com/ - a legendary establishment.

The food was amazing (and plentiful – we even had to take a doggie bag with us as there was so much food) but the company was what made it a hugely memorable night.