Chicago Nesties
Dear Community,
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Getting to know you Poll
Alright Chicago, Let's get the board going!
Your Name:
DH's Name:
Your Job:
DH's Job:?
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc)
How long have you lived in/around Chicago??
When did you get married?
Where did you get married??
Any kids?
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago??
Siggy Deleted Due to Internet Stalking. Mama to Q, born July 2010
Re: Getting to know you Poll
Your Name: Bianca
DH's Name: Mike
Your Job: Teacher
DH's Job: Sells any sports
Where do you live? burbs
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? All my life
When did you get married? June 14 2008
Where did you get married? in the burbs
Any kids? nope (maybe in about I year)
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? I LOVE THE SUMMER !! Being close to my family
Your Name: Nichole
DH's Name: Alex
Your Job: Graphic Designer/ photographer
DH's Job: Sales
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Grayslake
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? all my life
When did you get married? Feb 16 2008
Where did you get married? Barrington
Any kids? No
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? I think Chicago is such a pretty city; I never get tired of looking at all the buildings.
Your Name: Anna
DH's Name: Pat
Your Job: Scientist for a pharmacuetical company
DH's Job: Store manager-tires/automotive
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Kanakakee area
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? all our lives--I originally grew up on the NW side of the city, moved to Downers grove and now further south. DH was always between Elmhurst and Texas
When did you get married? August 15 2008
Where did you get married? Alsip, IL at the Chateau Bu-Sche
Any kids? only the fuzzy kind-we have 3 rotties, and 13 ferrets, we also have a 7000 gallon pond in the back yard with KOI and goldfish
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? we live outside of it but I always loved and still do all the culture the city has to offer, great restaurants and shows to see
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Rogers Park
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? Nearly 3 years
When did you get married? 10-21-06Where did you get married? Hendersonville, NC
Any kids? Workin' on it!
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago?Big city activities (museums, restaurants, etc) with a small town feel.
DH's Job: FiremanWhere do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Lakeview-Boystown
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? grew up in the northern burbs, but I have lived in the city for almost 7 years
When did you get married? October 2008
Where did you get married? Gurnee with the reception in Lincolnshire
Any kids? Nope
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? Just the city itself, I love it
Your Name: Nicole
DH's Name: Martin
Your Job: Intern so I can graduate
DH's Job: Janitorial Maintenance
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Me: Waukegan DH: LaCrosse, WI
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? I moved here less than 2 weeks ago
When did you get married? Aug. 4, 2007
Where did you get married? Unity/Marshfield, WI
Any kids? No, not yet
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? I like the diverse culture and wide array of activities.Your Name: Karla
DH's Name: Tony
Your Job: SAHM (I was an account manager for a bank's lending department)
DH's Job: Saltwater aquarium maintenance/retail/importing
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) I'm a suburbanite
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? I've lived in the burbs my whole life.
When did you get married? July 28, 2006
Where did you get married? Streamwood, IL
Any kids? Yes, Carmine - almost 8 months
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? I like the fact that I'm only about 20 minutes from the city so I can go there often. I love the architecture, shopping, parks, fests, etc...always something to do.
Alright Chicago, Let's get the board going!
Your Name:AMy
DH's Name:Tom
Your Job:
DH's Job:
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc)
How long have you lived in/around Chicago?
When did you get married?
Where did you get married?
Any kids?
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago?
I didn't mean to do that !!
: )
Alright Chicago, Let's get the board going!
Your Name: Amy
DH's Name:Tom
Your Job:6th grade teacher
DH's Job: Owns his own painting company
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc)Burbs
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? whole life
When did you get married? Sept 22 2007
Where did you get married? church: Niles, reception: Maggianos
Any kids?just our little guy Lenny
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? so much to do, and the CUBS!
Your Name: Erin
DH's Name: Dave
Your Job: Sales
DH's Job: Transportation Specialist
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Northwest suburbs
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? my whole life
When did you get married? Nov. 1, 2008
Where did you get married? Hoffman Estates-The Stonegate
Any kids? none yet
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? atmosphere, sports teams, culture, food, etc...
Your Name: Kristen
DH's Name: Jon
Your Job: PR for a nonprofit
DH's Job: Estate planning and small business attorney
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Volo
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? Forever!
When did you get married? July 2006
Where did you get married? Ceremony was in Bloomingdale, reception was in Naperville
Any kids? Just our two crazy labs! We'll probably add a human baby in 2010.
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? I love the lake and the friendliness.
J born 4/11/2011
Your Name: Sara
DH's Name: Andy
Your Job: biller and such at a car dealership
DH's Job: financial aid at an online university
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) elgin
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? my whole life
When did you get married? July 19, 2008
Where did you get married? Prairie Landing
Any kids? just our furbaby Tinsley
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? not the winters! haha.
I want to get out of my lurking shell, so I'll play along...
Your Name: Theresa
DH's Name: Matt
Your Job: front desk at a dental office
DH's Job: it's hard to explain, he works for a consulting firm, but isn't a consultant
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) burbs - near Schaumburg
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? whole life, and always will
When did you get married? October 5, 2007
Where did you get married? Schaumburg
Any kids? not yet, in a few years
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? love the city, the weather (well except last week), that we have everything here.
Your Name: Melissa
DH's Name: Clark
Your Job: Nurse Anesthesia Resident
DH's Job: Surgery Resident, 1 more year!
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) City
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? Whole life
When did you get married? August 30th, 2008
Where did you get married? Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook
Any kids? Nope, just our French Bulldog Tucker!
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? The summer and all it has to offer
Your Name: lora
DH's Name: jj
Your Job: business owner
DH's Job: director of photo studio
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) city
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? mostly my whole life moved around a little but but always came back
When did you get married? 5.24.2008
Where did you get married? green dolphin street - chicago
Any kids? none
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? summer and my back yard
Liz
Calvin
Nurse
Computer geek, haha
Chicago-lakeview
Subarbs my whole life and city for the last 8 yrs.
11-15-2008
Hotel Allegro
Just our Dog and Cat
The fun summer-god knows the winter sucks
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Liz,
Excellent wedding day.
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Occasional lurker and friend of Morgan's jumping in!!!
Alright Chicago, Let's get the board going!
Your Name: Katy
DH's Name: Brett
Your Job: Laid off at the end of the year. I was an Admin. Assistant for a mortgage company
DH's Job: He was laid off as well. (We worked for the same company)
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Grew up on the NW side of Chicago (Logan Square), moved to Hoffman Estates when I was 15, my husband and I now live in Carpentersville.
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? All of my life. Except for college.
When did you get married? October 4, 2008
Where did you get married? Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Any kids? Nope. We were trying until the layoffs.
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? What I miss about living in Chicago is immediate access to everything. The beach, the zoo, the museums, etc...
Katy and Brett ~ Runaway Bay, Jamaica ~ October 4, 2008
Your Name: Stephenie
DH's Name: Jason
Your Job: K-1 PE Teacher
DH's Job: Health Club Manager
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Leland, 30miles west of Aurora
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? Lived here all my life
When did you get married? July 1, 2006
Where did you get married? At my parents farm out in the country in Sublette, IL
Any kids? Logan 4 months old.
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? I don't , I love the country!
I wish you were! Here's mine!
Your Name: Carynn
DH's Name: Tom
Your Job: Mom! Independent Mary Kay Consultant
DH's Job: Restaurant GM
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Libertyville (northern burb)
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? All my life
When did you get married? September 15, 2001
Where did you get married? Here in town
Any kids? five year old and a three year old. both girls
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? summer for sure
Your Name: Kelly
DH's Name: Keith
Your Job: Loan closer
DH's Job: contract admin
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) burbs
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? Almost two years
When did you get married? August 8, 2008
Where did you get married? Orlando, FL
Any kids? not for a while!
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? variety of things to do
Your Name: Angie
DH's Name: Kevin
Your Job: Merchandiser
DH's Job: Resturant Manager
Where do you live? (city/burbs/etc) Burbs- Crest Hill
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? Born and raised in the city- moved to 'burbs after high school.
When did you get married? September 17, 2005
Where did you get married? Walter Paytons Roundhouse in Aurora
Any kids? No, I just m/c in January, so you can mostly find me on the TTCAL board on the Bump!
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? Spring and Summer and Lou Malnati's pizza!
Your Name: Drea E
DH's Name: Josh E
Your Job: Metallurgist
DH's Job: Web Designer
Where do you live? Lincoln Park/ DePaul
How long have you lived in/around Chicago? Five Months
When did you get married? January 24, 2009
Where did you get married? Lovely Bake Shop in Wicker Park
Any kids? Nope
What's your favorite part about living in Chicago? The great restaurants