Chicago! Our First Family Vacation!!!
July 15, 2009
We had a wonderful time in the windy city of Chicago (which wasn’t actually windy at all while we were there). This was our first official family vacation together where we weren’t off visiting family or friends in Kansas. Lily had a great time seeing the sites and we had a great time watching her take it all in.
Had to stop from time-to-time to capture a few for her along the way!
First stop! Navy Pier!
It was just a few blocks from our Hotel, so it was perfect for our first outing on arrival day!
This image just melts my heart! They look SO happy and it’s a moment I’ll always cherish!
We decided to walk instead of taking the L. Best decision!
We stopped at a lot of parks along the way to the Aquarium and History Museum.
Lily loved the whales (sorry, no pics to share here…)
The History Museum was a big hit!
Lily really liked the dinosaurs and of course…the views!
On our way back up north toward our hotel, we stopped for a wine tasting. Lily was tuckered, so while she slept, we enjoyed some adult time.
Had to take a portrait of myself too!
And, of course I had to take a portrait of my love.
This was our 11 year anniversary and those eyes melt me every time I look into them.
Ahhh…how I can’t believe how lucky I am to grow old with this man!
Michael had heard about this great German restaurant and boy was it ever delicious!
We left with smiles on our faces, humming Sinatra with bellies full and a new cookbook in tow!
(please tell me we’re not the only ones who take pics of the places we eat…)
Our last full day in the 2nd City, we walked up north and enjoyed the sites from the Hancock Center, did some shopping, went to the beach, enjoyed some deep dish pizza and explored the area!
On the way home, we stopped in south city (yes, I know…) and ate at Calumet Fisheries.
I highly recommend it! Best smoked seafood EVER!
After that, we headed on home listening to Counting Crows almost all the way back to St. Louis and counting our blessing along the way!
10 Comments
You're pictures are so clear and colorful and you have such a great eye! I love your work!! I've been following your blog from time to time and this one just made me want to add a comment =) I am from the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and believe it or not we have never taken our 10 and 5 year old girls to see the city! We just so happen to be taking them next week!! Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi and tell you I love your work!! You're very talented.
beautiful photos! Chicago is one of my favorite cities!! We used to go all the time before we had our daughter but that made me want to take her!! Congrats on 11 years too!!
Congratulations on your 11th anniv!Lovely city shots and of your family! Looks like you had a great time!
Oh Chicago
One of these years I've got to travel there to take all of this in too!
That fountain picture is AWESOME! Your daughter will love it when she gets older.
What sweet comments! Thanks! Yes, Chicago is a great vacation for families with children. So much to do and take in. Lily is still talking about Chicago!
Love the memories you've captured here! My hubby and I ate at the Berghoff when we went into the city to see Wicked… don't have photos of it though! Nice work.
Looks like you had a great time!
Love the fountain image too!!
you're images are awesome, it makes me wish I was with you. Take me on vacation the next time you go, please?
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