At the end of last month, we were invited to spend the night in Chicago with our Walroths. Owen was on spring break and we were excited to get away for a couple of days to do something fun with the kiddos. We parked the car in Hammond and the train into town. This train ride was a serious highlight of the boys' trip. So much so that Owen declared that the $4, dirty train ride was the best part of his trip. Never mind the $70 in museum tickets, or the amazing architecture, or the cool landmarks, nope- the train ride trumped it all!
When we arrived in the city we had a short walk to the hotel. They were staying in the Hilton on Michigan Ave. Which is pretty much one of the coolest hotels that I've ever stayed in. It's old school Chicago elegance and luxury. And check out this view from their window.
Not too shabby, eh?
After dropping off our stuff, we (Gessners+Sar&Allie) made our way to the Field Museum. Actually we made our way to the aquarium, discovered that there was a line that stretched from Chicago to the moon and back... twice- and decided that we'd go to the Field instead. It was an excellent change of plans, and Owen declared it the "Coolest museum he's ever been to." (Not to be confused with the coolest thing that we did in Chicago- which was obviously riding the stinky train.)
One of the boys' favorite exhibits was the Underground Adventure. We went through a shrink chamber, and then emerged into an underground world at about 3/8 of an inch tall.
Huge, scary, robotic bugs were everywhere, and the boys loved every second of it.
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Another favorite was the dinosaurs. The Field Museum is home to the most complete T Rex skeleton that has been found. They named her Sue, after the scientist that found her. We watched a 3D movie about her discovery and what life might have been like for her when she was alive. It was fun, and Owen loved the "scary" parts of the movie.
Sue, Gessners. Gessners, Sue.
After the museum, we walked back to the hotel and got ready for dinner. It was a teensy bit of a fiasco (on the restaurant's part), and needless to say, we had some tired kiddos on our hands before the evening was over.
Now you'd think that trying to house 4 adults and 3 kids in one hotel room might be a bit of challenge, but after the early morning, the late night and the miles of walking, there were nothing but snores in that room by 10:30 pm.
The next morning, we had an amazing breakfast- and then we headed for "The Bean". Real life occured there, and our photo op didn't go as planned, but we still enjoyed getting to see it.
Real Life Happening.
Back bending toddler. Check.
Sobbing four-year-old, being kept from running away by his dad's iron grip on his skull. Check.
Strollers & baby carriers. Check
Four best friends doing the best they can with this thing called parenthood. Check.
All of the above reflected in a gigantic, bean-shaped mirror. Check.
And in case you forgot what cute looks like- here it is. Two handsome boys loving on their sweet little Allie- all while rocking their Sue shirts.
All-in-all, it was a super fun getaway with our favorites!
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