Lily, Lydia and Mary were elated about today, especially Lily.
First they took the train from Springfield to Evanston, IL. Here are Lydia and Mary being pals.
I’m not sure if they put this collage together, or if Google photos did it for them, but either way, it’s so cute to see how they have always been a pair.
In Evanston, they visited Dewey, Lily’s elementary school.
Then they visited the neighborhood Lily grew up in.
And they bumped into Lily’s neighbor Fonso! Fonso has known Lily since she was a baby. He said he was thinking about her today, so what a surprise that they saw each other! I’m sure it has been over a decade since they have seen each other!
Then Lily, Lydia and Mary spent time with the parents of her friend Julie.
Then Lily, Lydia and Mary visited Lily’s good friend Liz Nyden who she has not seen in years. Liz threw Lily’s baby shower for Lydia!
Here is another school Lily attended.
The day ended at the beach.
Lily was over the moon to be in Evanston. She felt home and even said she’d love to move back there, which I also think could be really nice. My next step in my career could naturally take me to Chicago area so we will see what the future holds. But as for now, It was so neat that Lily could be with old friends, and old places that make her heart sing. She had such a magical day.