Chicago

We spent a long weekend in Chicago. The Gent had a work trip so Annie and I tagged along. We had the best time in the Windy City. Annie and I had breakfast with a friend from my dancing days, and we also caught up with some dear friends from law school. We sampled the tourist trap at Navy Pier, ate a deep-dish pizza, shopped the Magnificent Mile, visited the zoo, explored the Art Institute, and wandered Millennium Park. Annie had the greatest time. She did well on her first airplane ride, her first bus ride, her first cab ride, her first train ride . . . you get the idea. She didn't put up any fuss at all while we kept her up way past bedtime, ate out most meals, and carted her all over the place. This one's a traveler for sure! (JJ stayed at home with my saintly parents--he has just gotten into a good routine and I didn't want to mess him up.)

Checking out the giraffes at Lincoln Park Zoo


Riding the bus


Navy Pier with Daddy


Art Institute with Mama


Aren't we cute?


Lollapalooza was happening. Here's the view from our hotel. We avoided it as much as possible.


Annie thought the Bean was really cool


Our only family photo


She has four teeth now


And she's so big!


Spending time with friends from law school and their adorable little girl


Figuring out the rocking horse


Whatever it was, we didn't do it!
 

Wagons are Annie's favorite toy right now
 

Story time