I have a reason this time. We packed up and headed north to Chicago. Only for a few days. We spent one at home to regroup and headed to Dayton to visit my mom.
But before I get started, I have to say a big "THANK YOU!!" to Tina. She is kind enough to take Duchess while we are away. So even the dog gets a little time away. Thank you so so much!
We got up Friday morning to head out. We had already entered into the GPS the locations that we wanted to visit. Seeing how we would be getting into town earlier than check-in would allow, we went to Navy Pier. Too bad that it was cold. There would have been lots that the kiddos would have enjoyed... aka the huge ferris wheel!
We shopped and ate and walked all around. Including "The Magnificent Mile." Two new Build-a-Bears have homes with us.
The Museum of Science and Industry was on Saturday. Cool place. All hands on. Brandon and Daddy had personalized Gravitrons. We were able to follow each step in the making of their specific toy. We also toured the only German U-505 sub at an American museum. How cool is that?
Sunday was Shedd Aquarium day. There is a lot of renovations going on right now. It was a neat place, so image when it's done! Might have to plan on another trip. We have tons of pictures of stings rays. Jessica's new favorite animal. Only a few ended up in the slide show.
After spending the day out, we would find dinner on the way back to the hotel. I think the favorite time of the day for the kids would be swimming in the hotel pool. Little fishes! With their limited amount of swim time, they are both doing really well learning to swim.
Monday we headed back downtown. We visited Sears Tower. We were "only" able to go to the 99th floor, instead of the 101st. Bummer... Then it was time to say good bye to Chicago. But I have to say I have one tiny thing to complain about. The parking. While I think that it is pretty darn cool that it is all flat rate and prepay, I did NOT like how much we had to pay. But all said, we had a good time.
This is a slide show with a sample (74 pictures worth) of our trip. Enjoy!
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2 comments:
Looks like you had a great time! You guys took great pictures as usual! Glad you made it back safely!
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WOW! It looks like you all had a wonderful time! Happy to have you all back home and safe. Love the pictures, maybe I could get you to take pictures at the next Christmas party for me. You can be thinking about it and if you like let me know ok.
Love you all Aunt Rachel P
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