My brother-in-law, Jared, found some sweet deals to Chicago and they let me tag along with their family! Plus, lucky for me, I had already planned this trip and then was asked by my stake president to speak in stake conference! Way to get out of speaking huh?
Anyway, the trip was so much fun! The kiddos had no idea they were going to Chicago until they got to the airport! And they had no idea I had already caught an earlier flight and was there waiting at the condo we stayed in! It great to see their faces when I opened the door!
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Willis Tower and Giordano's Pizza-per recommendation of my old college roommate, Carol, who lives outside the city. The pizza was delicious and super cheesy! I'd recommend this place to anyone who goes to Chicago!
haha...grumpy grayson
Cheese! Can you see me??
Willis Tower Overlook
Sisters and dead weight Grayson
SATURDAY:
We went to the Field Museum to see "Sue", the most complete T-Rex. This dino was the reason for the Chicago trip because my nephew, Benjamin had been talking about this dino for years!
After the Field museum, we went to the Aqarium. They had a spot where you could make a lei. My sister and I had to tag team up on some girl scouts to get a needle. Yes, I really wanted to make one! And then we made it for Quinn but she didn't want to wear it, so I did!
Then for lunch we ate the classic Chicago dog at Portillio's. Delicious as well. Except I just got ketchup and mustard :)
I love this picture.
SUNDAY:
I went off on my own this day! I went on a architectural boat tour of the city, then to the Art Institute of Chicago, had an amazing meal at my old CT favorite, Cosi, and went to see the Bean. I jumped on a commuter train that took me outside the city to Libertyville, IL to see my old college roommate (ok, she lived across the hall-but still) Carol lives there with her husband, Tyler, who was in our freshman ward as well. Carol and Tyler are one of those couples that it's always a party whenever you're around them. It was so good to see them and their 2 boys!
This is the reason I've always wanted to go to Chicago! I loved this painting by Seurat in my BYU Humanities class and vowed I would one day see it in person! And it was amazing to see all those dots!
The Bean
Carol!
Other Random Pictures of the kiddos
Grayson making faces on the train
And my favorite part of Chicago....
AUTOMATIC TOILET SEAT COVERS!
in Chicago O'Hare Airport!
3 Cheers for Sanitation!
SATURDAY:
