Chicago...The End.

(Come explore Chicago with us...Last Part)

McKay and I adventured down to Navy Pier one day.

We found a giant Macaroni.

You know you love it.

I took McKay on the ginourmous ferris wheel. ....He didn't love it. 

And pretty much cried the entire ride.

The view of the city sure was amazing though.

After the traumatic ferris wheel ride, we continued on to the Children's Museum.

This place, he loved.

We stayed and played for hours.

Heading back into the city, we stopped at the Hershey's Factory.

Michigan Ave, also known as 'The Magnificent Mile' is a girls dream. Three huge malls and a gazillion shops in between line up and down both sides of the street. We did lots of window shopping and lots of walking down this street. I loved that everything we did was within walking distance.

In fact, the only time we weren't walking, was the one time we took the Subway. McKay, not so much a big fan of the Subway system. He made it pretty clear.  

But the destination was well worth it. The infamous Wrigley Field for a Cubs game.

Yep, well worth it. Boys and baseball, so natural.

...even when you're 2.

It was a pretty great game. The cubs made a come-back after being down seven, winning the game!

On our last day, we had one more spot to hit, The Willis (Sears) Tower.

They have 'The Skyledge', which allows you to actually walk out over the city. McKay decided to fly over instead.

And color in the Chicago Skyline...literally.

We sure did wear ourselves out, which is the way to travel! It was a great little get-away. I'm glad I got to finally tag along with Jeff while he was away traveling, hard at work. And we even crammed in lots of play time together, too.

Chicago

(Come explore Chicago with us, Part 2)

We visited Millennium Park a few different days. It seems there is always something going on, whether it's a free concert or a free show.

{Where's Waldo, I mean, Jeff..You can find him in the bean reflection if you click on the above picture...} (I know, I'm a nerd. So what?)

We saw the giant, reflective 'Cloud Gate' sculpture, aka 'The Bean'.

McKay high-fiving himself.

And also the 'Crown Fountains', which each stand 55 feet tall.

Summer and kids go hand in hand here. Despite the look on his face, McKay had a hay-day getting drenched under the pouring water.

We also saw some crazy incidents while in Chicago....

A car trying to jump the Michigan Ave. bridge...

A massive pile up...

Three guys parachuting off the Trump Hotel...

Not to mention, an explosion! (which I didn't have time to snap a photo of). Ok, ok, I guess I forgot to mention that it was for the Transformers 3 movie...but still, pretty fun to see nevertheless. :)

The Chicago River intertwines throughout the city, which was really cool.

We went on an Architectural River Boat Tour, since Chicago is famous for their skyline and beautifully diverse architecture. I'd say a 'Must Do' if you ever visit.

It was so relaxing after walking around the city from morning to night each day. I think McKay would agree, he slept pretty much all the way through it. ...hmmm, maybe that's why it was so relaxing... :)

McKay officially turned 2 while we were there. 

So, of course, we went for pizza, his favorite. Pizzeria Uno is a famous hot spot. I can see why. 

This shot is for Grandma. She loves the movie 'Chicago'. This one's for you Grandma!

(..to be continued...again...I know, just one more, I promise.)

"Chi-Town"

Come explore Chicago with us...

(Part 1)

We stayed at the Congress Hotel, situated right across from Grant Park and Buckingham fountain.

The view from our room was absolutely amazing!

When in Chicago, you simply must have a taste of their famous deep-dish pizza. Lou Malnati's definitely hit the spot.

Best pizza ever. So yummy.

McKay couldn't get enough of it.

The next day, we went exploring on a morning run through Grant Park.

First stop, Buckingham fountain.

It was beautiful, just look at that backdrop.

Next we came across this fun monument.

After running beneath the hot Chicago sun, this looked like a great place to rest. It was. A light breeze passed through the tunnel just right. Along with some much needed shade, this spot was perfect.

McKay needed to get some wiggles out.

And re-hydrate.

Then we continued on to Soldier Field. 

And found more water to play in!

I just love this pic. If you look closely, you can see Jeff and I in the reflection.

We stopped in at the Field Museum.

And stumbled across the 'Yates Exhibition Center'.

Back outside, more fun monuments.

And take a look at that backdrop!

Wow.

(...to be continued...)