Chicago has been my hometown since I was four years old. I grew up in the city, went to college in the city, started my business here and all three of my sons were born in Chicago proper. This place means a lot to me. So when my birthday rolled around this year I asked my boys if we could spend a day being tourist in the place we call home. We visited Buckingham fountain, had a cupcake picnic and went to Navy pier for the swing ride. And while I ate too much cake, I got motion sickness on the swing and had to rush home for nap time – it was a really perfect birthday. A perfect end to our summer of fun.

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Looks like the perfect birthday! Have we talked about the fact that Marina City is one of my favorite Chicago sights? And, I definitely want to try the cupcake atm! You deserved the very best day–so glad you got it!!