Chicago Trip

This past weekend, we took the kids to Chicago to the Shedd Aquarium for an overnighter.  We had a great time!  The kids did wonderful on the ride and we had a blast while we were there.  We also (of course) had to stop by Cabela's on our way back home.

We started our day at the Dora and Diego 4-D movie (How perfect! :))  They did great and it helped that the "movie" was about 20 minutes.  We wore 3-D glasses and they also had water, wind, bubbles, etc. for the extra "D".

 

There was a camping section of the aquarium for all of those city kids!

Emmy wanted her picture by the alligators (even though we didn't see any).

The shark tank!

About the only way I can get Landon to look at the camera is by asking "How many fingers am I holding up?"
Here he is sitting on a sea turtle.

We had a great day, even though it was extremely crowded and not too cheap.  The kids were $23.95 a piece.  Good thing we adults were free!  Teachers: go to Shedd Aquarium Discounts and go down to Educator Discounts to get in for free!
We looked around right through naptime, but both kids did great!


Apparently, we just need to strap her in and drive her around, THEN she'll take a nap! :)

After the aquarium, we drove to our hotel in Hammond (just minutes from Cabela's) to stay the night.  I think both kids would agree that swimming in the dinky hotel swimming pool was the best part.  We had a hard time getting them out of the pool! But then they got to sleep in their sleeping bags (another favorite activity).
The next day, after a yummy continental breakfast, we swam some more and went to Cabela's.  We just "happened" to run into Jamie, Victoria, and their family at the same store at the same time.  I swear those men planned it, but they say they didn't! :)  Matt shopped while I entertained the kiddos, mostly by riding the "escavator" up and down. 

 

It was great spending time as a family and seeing the kids get so excited about all of their new adventures.  Looking forward to a summer full of adventures!!