Chi-Town Recap

We've talked before about my love affair with Chicago. I absolutely love the city. So much so, Hubs and I actually talked very seriously about moving there many moons ago. It's without a doubt one of my most favorites cities in the USA and visiting in the summer and fall is the best of all.

Last year Mom and I spent nearly two weeks there! And this year since the whole family was headed up we settled for a cookie decorating class instead :) haha! 

We had such a fun night together, and actually learned a lot too!  

The next morning we packed up the car and hit the road. As our final farewell to summer we planned a weekend getaway with all fun things Chicago before the littles head back to school. Uncle Max joined our car and the kids were pretty pumped about that. 

 First stop ... dinner and a walk along the river.

 We passed right by Bennett park and little man thought that was pretty cool.

 We had a yummy dinner and played some bocce ball in the basement of Pinstripes.

 And stopped for some swinging at Molly's Cupcakes.

 The next morning we were off to explore Maggie Daly park - A MUST - if you've got littles in Chicago.

 And then made our way to the symphony ...

 And the bean!

 And rounded off the afternoon with a little no pants dance in the Millenium Square Fountain.

 Then we nearly fell asleep standing up at Hot Dog Fest in Lincoln Park.

But found every last bit of energy we had to use it on the bounce houses.

 Then we went back to the hotel to take a quick rest and get cleaned up for some hang time with our cousins. And when your cousin owns a boutique custom suit shop, BLVDier, you take full advantage!

 Then we hit up Warm Belly cookies - WOWWWW.

 We had a yummy dinner at Sweetwater and once again marveled at the city on our walk home.

 The kiddos slept, hard.

 Then we were off to the Children's Museum.

 And Navy Pier.

 Then we had a farewell dinner for Max before the big move to LA.

 The next day we explored Mag Mile.

 And headed to the Reds vs. Cubs game that night!

 The next day we headed home ... but not before making a Cracker Barrel stop, duh!

It was the perfect end to summer 2017!