Here is an assortment of pictures for our week there.
Josh's parents have a beautiful yard, complete with pond. Didn't take Bailey long to slip in it though!
"The Bean" at Millenium park, downtown Chicago. We took the train downtown which the girls thought was a great way to travel (and I would have to agree with her, no traffic, parking costs, etc.)
Also, at Millenium park-a water park. Bailey and Erin got SO wet, but it kept them cool while we walked around downtown all day in the sun!
Beautiful gardens all over Chicago.
Bailey saw the HUGE ferris wheel at Navy Pier and wanted to go on it. It was really high-both Bailey and Josh got a bit freaked out up there, but it was great to see Chicago from such a height.
Nancy, Bailey, Christine, Erin, Gary, and Josh at Navy Pier
Josh, Amy, Gary, Nancy, and Pete
We went up to Wisconsin to visit Josh's brother and family. The girls had a great time playing with their cousins. The 4 girls slept together and didn't get to sleep until 11pm so they sure were tired the next day! :)
Zac, Sam, Bailey, Ava, Alysa, and Erin
We went to the Farmer's Market at the Madison Capital building--the biggest farmer's market I've ever seen (and most expensive one too). In this picture we had just finished up a nice little snack of goods bought at the market.
We went down the Lake Monona, and the kids were all trying to fish with seaweed and sticks. I love this picture of Erin. "The Lonely Fisherman" She perked up though because there was a man that came to fish on the pier and he let her help him reel in a fish. Guess there are benefits to chatting up every person that you see. :)
Just outside of downtown Madison there is the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. It was a really beautiful place, even in the dead heat of the afternoon.
The girls made a huge fort in the living room, I love listening to their imaginations.
Another day downtown Chicago. We had lunch before heading to the aquarium. There were tons of seagulls begging for food, and I think the birds got more of the girls lunch in their stomachs than the girls did. :)
At the Shedd Aquarium before the Fantasea Show. Bailey said to me: "I think I am dreaming because this is the best day ever. I will always remember this day." Needless to say they really enjoyed themselves at the aquarium.
Relaxing in the backyard: reading, playing cards, and Erin is playing in a pool.
I think there were a lot of memories made on this trip. I am so glad we went!
"The Bean" at Millenium park, downtown Chicago. We took the train downtown which the girls thought was a great way to travel (and I would have to agree with her, no traffic, parking costs, etc.)
Also, at Millenium park-a water park. Bailey and Erin got SO wet, but it kept them cool while we walked around downtown all day in the sun!
Beautiful gardens all over Chicago.
Bailey saw the HUGE ferris wheel at Navy Pier and wanted to go on it. It was really high-both Bailey and Josh got a bit freaked out up there, but it was great to see Chicago from such a height.
Nancy, Bailey, Christine, Erin, Gary, and Josh at Navy Pier
Josh, Amy, Gary, Nancy, and Pete
We went up to Wisconsin to visit Josh's brother and family. The girls had a great time playing with their cousins. The 4 girls slept together and didn't get to sleep until 11pm so they sure were tired the next day! :)
Zac, Sam, Bailey, Ava, Alysa, and Erin
We went to the Farmer's Market at the Madison Capital building--the biggest farmer's market I've ever seen (and most expensive one too). In this picture we had just finished up a nice little snack of goods bought at the market.
We went down the Lake Monona, and the kids were all trying to fish with seaweed and sticks. I love this picture of Erin. "The Lonely Fisherman" She perked up though because there was a man that came to fish on the pier and he let her help him reel in a fish. Guess there are benefits to chatting up every person that you see. :)
Just outside of downtown Madison there is the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. It was a really beautiful place, even in the dead heat of the afternoon.
The girls made a huge fort in the living room, I love listening to their imaginations.
Another day downtown Chicago. We had lunch before heading to the aquarium. There were tons of seagulls begging for food, and I think the birds got more of the girls lunch in their stomachs than the girls did. :)
At the Shedd Aquarium before the Fantasea Show. Bailey said to me: "I think I am dreaming because this is the best day ever. I will always remember this day." Needless to say they really enjoyed themselves at the aquarium.
Relaxing in the backyard: reading, playing cards, and Erin is playing in a pool.
I think there were a lot of memories made on this trip. I am so glad we went!
