Playin' in the City

While Daddy worked in Chicago, these kids played hard!

 

First stop: the Field Museum. Notice the famous Sue in the background.

We have been to Chicago a handful of times, but this is the first time we stayed downtown. Thank goodness the weather was perfect, even though it was March, and we could walk down Michigan Avenue to the American Girl doll store, the Disney Store, and of course to get free chocolate samples from the Ghiradelli store.

My favorite stop: The Museum of Science and Industry. However, it wasn't the full-sized submarine, airplane or locomotive that impressed Kyler.

It was the gigantic John Deere tractor that he could pretend to drive. He is certainly impressed by trucks and tractors. It's fun to have a boy who is interested in things the girls never cared much about. I admit that I often hide the four books we have on trucks/tractors/diggers, so I can have a break from reading them.

Riding the cow was also a treat.

Cranes are another favorite!

The Chicago Children's museum happened to be the girls' favorite stop.

I couldn't resist a handful of these raincoat pictures!

Kyler's second love is building things. So, he was right at home in this section of the Children's Museum.

Aubrie was a good sport and helped him operate yet another crane. I was so nervous about taking four kids all around Chicago by myself, but Aubrie and Ellie were amazing helpers and the kids were all so good! Topping that with perfect weather, we had the best time!

What trip to Chicago would be complete without a trip to Gino's East for some Chicago style deep-dish pizza? Make that two trips to Gino's East. Notice Ellie's gluten free pizza.

We also loved our stroll to Navy Pier,

 and doing Glamour shot poses.

 

Dave couldn't resist capturing the moment with a little kiss. Thankfully, he was able to join us for at least a little fun! We love Chicago when the weather is ideal!