Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Victoria In the Park

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It all began a in the summer of 2011 at Montrose Beach, where our friend Angel brings this goofy looking guy with a ponytail, and introduces us to him. I&nbsp;look at him, and I&nbsp;know I&nbsp;recognize him from somewhere, but not sure from where. Our first conversation started by me asking him, "Where do I&nbsp;know you from?" and his face goes from this big&nbsp;cheesy&nbsp;smile to a look of dread. He automatically thought he had towed my car, which luckily he did not. We begin to&nbsp;talking and I start asking him where he went to school, lets just say we go all the way back to pre-school. He went to grammar school with me from pre-k to 2nd grade. I&nbsp;guess when things are meant to be, they are meant to be.&nbsp;

From there, an awesome friendship began, he was one of my best friends who I could be my self with, with no worries of judgement. He was that person who knew how to always make me laugh, and I knew that when ever we hung out it would always be a good time.&nbsp;





We were friends for almost&nbsp;5 years, when I&nbsp;finally realized that he&nbsp;wanted to be more than just friends. It was at a Sox game, in the beginning of fall, the only reason we went was because the tickets were free. There he got a little bubbly and started telling me about how everyone thought we would make a great couple. I&nbsp;laughed and ignored his comment, because that was one of my best friends and didn't want to make things weird.&nbsp;





We continue to hang out like we always did, having a great time and laughing, or so I believed we were just hanging out. This whole time we were hanging&nbsp;out, he took as&nbsp;though we were dating, which I&nbsp;had no idea. It wasn't until my 25th birthday that he decided to kiss me, and everything changed from there. I&nbsp;finally gave him a chance, and I am so glad that I did. At first, it was a very rough patch, but you know what they say, whats meant to be is meant to be.&nbsp;





After two years of dating, falling in love, traveling, and pushing each other to achieve our goals, he proposed. It was a Monday after my 24hr shift, he wanted to go see the Christmas tree in Millennium Park. Even though I was&nbsp;dead tired, I agreed to go. He tells me, be ready in an hour, that way&nbsp;we could go eat. An hour passed and I was still getting ready, he calls me and tells me that he is outside, I&nbsp;tell him give me a few I am doing my makeup. He calls me again and tried to rush me, and I tell him if he keeps on rushing me, I&nbsp;will just stay home and he could see the tree by him self. I&nbsp;finally come out, and we head downtown. We go to&nbsp;Millennium Park to take some pictures around the tree&nbsp;and walk around. When we go up by the bean, there I&nbsp;see my family, his family, and my close friends. Our nieces are holding signs that say "Would you marry me?", tears start falling down my face, my nephew walks over with the ring and Cisco gets on one knee and pops the question. I said yes, and now our adventure begins.&nbsp;

Saying yes to Cisco was so easy to do, he just gets me. Yeah he does drive me crazy, but he also makes me so happy. Most people ask,&nbsp;&nbsp;"How to you deal with him, he plays too much?" but it is something I&nbsp;love about him. People take life too serious, and they forget to have fun with it, and he does that, he makes life fun. Yeah he may be a goofball to everyone else, but with me he is different, he shows me his softer side, his carrying side, and his loving side. He knows when I&nbsp;need a laugh, a hug, or a glass of wine. He surprises me all the time with how amazing he is to me, and as a person in&nbsp;general. He makes it easy for me to be proud of him, which I&nbsp;am, he never gives up and always pushes forward, not to mention he is super hard working. I could go on talking about everything that makes me love him and about how amazing Cisco is, but then I would never finish this story. &nbsp;He makes me not want to wait for our happily ever after.

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My mini me, as many may know her. According to my sister, she's my early birthday gift since she was born exactly a week before my birthday. She's my niece, and not only does she look like me but we are very much alike. We do not have the regular niece and aunt relationship, but more like best friends. She's my right hand, not only can I count on her for everything, but she knows I will always be there for her no matter what. I love my little monster, as I call her, my monster #1!&nbsp;

Maria Morris

My brother from another mother, no matter what it has been, I know that I can always count on this guy. We grew up together playing basketball together and, today we are grown men accomplishing our goals. Yeah, we constantly roast each other and all, but as much as we joke around we know that we are there for each other in any situation. You are not just friend, but you are family.&nbsp;



Wilmer Mondesi

Since we met in high school, we clicked instantly. Our friendship became closer and this great friendship blossomed. We party together, we vacation together, and count on each other. This is the most reliable person I know, and when I need something I know that he would be there with no questions. You guys should see the jokes we pull on people, some of the stories we make up seem so real that I even start to believe them. Sometimes I don’t even know when this guy is serious and when he is joking. The one thing I do know is that he is there for me as I am for him, and that it will always be a good time.&nbsp;

Robert Beltran

My big sister, the one that scares me more than anyone else. She's the one that makes sure that if I not doing the right thing, that&nbsp;she puts me in check and gets me back on track. As much as we may fight and argue, we know we always have each others back and love each other. She's been my role model, and someone I&nbsp;have always looked up to. One day I hope to be half&nbsp;the woman that she is; strong, beautiful, and smart.&nbsp;

My little brother, what can I say about this guy? Yeah, we have our ups and downs, but at the end of the day what siblings do not? Growing up together we would get into trouble and pump each other to do it. Now we as adults occasionally we do still encourage our stupidity to come out but we mostly encouraging each other to do our best. I love this little guy, even when I am not so happy with him.&nbsp;



Carlos DeJesus 

We have so many stories, I would have to say I&nbsp;have had some of the funniest and most&nbsp;memorable stories with you.&nbsp; We somehow always end up in weird situations. From bullying me&nbsp;because I was your little cousin, to our crazy drunk adventures.&nbsp;I love that we have grown up together, and that even with our age difference we have always remained so close. I think you are the reason why I can not look at vodka the same way, vodka on vodka should not be a thing! lol!&nbsp;

Claudia Larkin 

My older cousin who I grew up with and always looked out for me.&nbsp;Used&nbsp;to go to arcades to playing video games all day every day. We defiantly used to do some dumb stuff but rarely got in trouble luckily. I can count on him when I need him even though it can be impossible to get ahold of him.

Andre DeJesus 

My sister from another mister, I think I&nbsp;have known you my whole life. You are like a big sister to me, from showing me the fun parts about life to giving me advise about how life really is. You are the person that gave me my first beer at a young age, and I thought I was so cool.&nbsp;

Tina Morris-Hernandez 

My older cousin, the one who introduced me to my car addiction of Hondas. Thanks to this guy I spent a lot of money in cars, but I glad he did. Now we both drive a tow truck, and rather than wasting money we are making money. When even we need help with either work or life we always have each other’s back. I’m proud to see the man he has now become.&nbsp;

Rafael DeJesus

You were my first best friend!&nbsp;I remember being your little tail and just following you around all over tio's jewlery store.&nbsp;We go from&nbsp;crazy make believe&nbsp;adventures at abuelitas, to our real life adventures as adults. It is crazy to think how times flies and that we aren't those little girls anymore but these amazing woman today.&nbsp;

Jeannette Aguilar

OMG! Hey best friend! That's my BEST&nbsp;FRIEND!&nbsp;Where can I&nbsp;start? My best friend!&nbsp;My partner in crime! and&nbsp;My secret&nbsp;keeper!&nbsp;Our stories have to be some of my favorite memories, none that we can tell our children&nbsp;tho. I remember meeting you the first day of&nbsp;high school and becoming locker parters, from there this amazing friendship began. Who knew that a locker would make this amazing friendship, thank you for being you! Thank you for being my best friend!&nbsp;

Mara Martinez

My other big cousin, yeah, he may be a couple of miles away but that doesn’t mean that we are not close. I’ve this guy jump into action for his family no matter what, you know he is someone you can count on no matter what. This guy is always so welcoming and caring. In Chicago or in Tampa, you will always have a good time with this guy.&nbsp;



Eric Rodriguez 

Man&hellip; This guy right here is the definition of a true friend, not even distance can break the bond that we have. There are so many good times I have had with this guy and so many fun memories. Even though he is all the way in Atlanta, I have been able to count on him and go to him for anything. He always checks to make sure we are okay and when we reunite it is like he has been here the whole time. I still don’t know how he able to have patience for our stupidity.&nbsp;



Calvert Williams 

Who knew that a friendship could last from Pre-K until now? You are someone who I&nbsp;could go to for a VERY honest opinion, which is one of your best qualities as a friend! Someone who is willing to help when ever possible, even when it comes to solving math problems. Thank you for teaching me to dance cambia! Now I can't stop dancing it! I&nbsp;love it!&nbsp;

Karen Vilches 

This guy is the funniest person I know, as soon as you walk in you better be prepared to get roasted. As funny as he is, he still so welcoming and makes you feel at home. Since I met him, he made me feel like family and I knew that he was going to be a friend for life. Not only can you count on him for a good time but you can count on him for anything.

Jose Hernandez 

I&nbsp;still do not know how we became friends, but all I&nbsp;remember was that we hated each when we met&nbsp;and we still do not know why. Then we realized how much alike we were,&nbsp;this friendship just&nbsp;took off and I now&nbsp;call you a best friend! No matter how many miles away we are from one another, we are always there when we need each other and you have no idea how much I&nbsp;appreciate that! Thank you for the amazing friendship, and always being my ear when I&nbsp;need someone to talk to. You have no idea how amazing you are, but I'll always keep reminding you!&nbsp;

Martha Coffer

My little PopTart!!! For sure the adventures we had were crazy!&nbsp;When ever I drive down Oak Park I can't help but to laugh at us, especially when we had to walk a mile to the gastation after getting stranded. I&nbsp;know when ever you are involved, it's always going to be a good time! You are someone who even if we don't talk as often as we should, I&nbsp;could vent to without being judge. You make it so easy to talk to you, you when just to listen or when to give advise; which is such and amazing thing about you!&nbsp;

Brenda Carlos 

This man looks so serious all the time, to only find out that he will roast you and has&nbsp;no pitty on you when he does it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yeah, he might joke around a lot, but he is someone who is always down for you. I could say whenever I am around this guy, I have never had a dull moment. This guy is someone who you are proud to have as friend.&nbsp;



Junior Ramirez 

Again, another friendship that I have had&nbsp;since Pre-K, it is still amazing to see these friendships last for such a long time. Mi amiga la loca!&nbsp;Our adventures go all the way back to grammar school and have lasted all the way to our adulthood. As I am writing this, I&nbsp;am laughing at our stories, but again I&nbsp;do not think I&nbsp;could punish them to the public.&nbsp;

Aurora Peralta 

A friendship that I have valued since high school, one of my best friends. It all started at a basketball court and has evolved to one amazing friendship. This man I can count on to have my back, get us into the club, to driving my car home after he gets out of work when I get trashed. I can say this friendship means a lot to me.

Juan Vega 

Not only an amazing friend with amazing talent and creativity, but my future sister. I am glad that we have an amazing friendship, and that now we are becoming family. Yes I will keep bothering you for recipes, your brother is way too picky! Thank you for your patience with me, thank you for your friendship!&nbsp;

Francine DeJesus 

The first time meeting this guy was at a skiing trip in Wisconsin, all I thought was this man is crazy. As crazy as he is, I am glad to call him a friend and glad that we have been this close this long. You know when he is around, that it is always good time. He makes sure everyone is having a good time, no matter what.&nbsp;

Wilfredo Ortiz

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Hey guys the last day to book the hotel is 12/17, but now you will have to call the hotel directly at (&nbsp;847)437-6010.&nbsp; Instructions



To Make Reservations in the Group Block:





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PHONE&nbsp;– call IHG’s Central Reservations Center at 1-877-666-3243





1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Set up the reservation(s) at the&nbsp;Holiday Inn Chicago – Elk Grove&nbsp;property.





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