{chicago}

We decided to go on a family trip to Chicago. 

Chris does not have many days of vacation because of scout camp this summer so we are going to try and take little weekend trips once in awhile instead of one longer trip.  Chicago is only three hours away and it is a city with lots of fun options for kids.  The night before we left Eliza did not sleep well.  The next morning she seemed okay, but had a runny nose.  I figured she was just teething.  She ended up being sick.  It was a hard trip for her and sometimes for us, but Henry had a fantastic time and will remember it for a long time.

The day started out sunny and cool but got progressively colder as it became later in the day.  We parked at the hotel and then walked to a great place to eat (Opel and...).  We then walked to Navy Pier.  It was very cold and windy, but it was still a lot of fun.  We took a city bus back to the hotel and Henry was thrilled!

(Riding the train at Navy Pier)

 

(We bought some of Chicago's famous popcorn and ate it in this beautiful part of the pier)

(Dad was trying to get some small safe pieces for Eliza, but that was taking way too long!)

 

 

(The bus)

(The Lego store was a big hit!)

(Henry was so thrilled to buy a gluten free cupcake)

(Henry and Eliza loved the pool and therefore could not be still long enough for a non fuzzy picture:))

(We went to a little Thai place close to the hotel and then the kids went to bed and were out like a light)