When we got to Chicago, Kellee picked us up and we went to their apartment. Then we headed out to dinner at a Italian place. It was so yummy. We only had one little incident with Barrett when he pulled the curtain off the window. Anthony and Kellee were very patient with Barrett. Eating out with an almost 3 year old is always an experience.
Saturday, we got up and the boys headed to the Sears Tower and Kellee and I went shopping. We intended to go through a few shops, but only made it to H& M(my favorite Chicago store). Apparently, Barrett had no fear of being on top of such a tall building and leaned over as far as he could to see everything. He had fun hanging with the boys.
We met for lunch at a cafe in the visitor center and then zipped through the Hershey's store. Then Derek, Barrett and I took the train(another fun experience for Barrett- he was pumped!)up to Wrigley Field.
We saw the Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals. This was Barrett's first major league game. It was also a neat time for just the 3 of us to hang out. We bought tickets off the street there and it was funnu because we got them from a fellow Austinte with extra tickets. Barrett was just as interested in all the vendors and their food as he was in the game. He got to try some cotton candy and had a hot dog, of course. The weather was perfect and it was a great time for us. It was cool to see Wrigley and see a game in such an old ballpark.
After the game, Derek and Barrett went to a park while we relaxed in the apartment. There are so many cool parks in Chicago. We had a yummy dinner on Saturday night that Kellee made. She is such a good cook and they are great hosts. We stayed up talking and enjoying each others company. Barrett, thankfuly, went to sleep early.
Sunday, Kellee and Anthony took Barrett to Bible class while Derek and I had a Starbucks date. Kellee and Anthony teach the kids at their church and Barrett enjoyed going to class with them.
We all met up for church and then grabbed a quick bite at Potbelly's and then went to the Museum of Science and Industry.The Museum was great. Barrett was so excited to see the model train system and all the real trains. We also saw airplanes, the U-Boat, chickens hatching, a navy ship and lots of other cool things. Barrrett even got toy make a toy in the toy shop.
Sunday night we went to a place called Brasserie Jo. It was a French place with amazing food. Since the eather was nice, we got to eat outside. Barrett did amazingly well and the waiter was great with him. Anthony and Kellee always take us to such good places to eat.
On Monday, it was time to head home. Barrett kept asking when we were going to see Brooklyn. We grabbed breakfast at Medici(they have fabulous chocolate croissants and sour cream buns) and went to the airport. We were glad to be going to see Brooklyn and Nan but sad our time had ended. We had a great time. Thanks Kellee and Anthony for showing us a fun time and for letting us come visit. We really love Chicago! And it was extra nice that we happened to visit on the warmest weekend since September.
6 comments:
Sounds like you guys had a great time in Chicago. Barrett looks so old in these pictures - he is growing up fast!
Looks like yall had a great time in Chicago. We did try the garlic fries at the Giants game. They were good, but a little of them went a long way for me.
It looks like a great time was had! We have never been to Chicago and would LOVE to go one day!
we had a great time with you guys!! looking forward to living closer so we can get together more often. although, for living 1000 miles apart, seems like we get to see each other pretty often! love you! by the way, those balls are still lined up along the window ledge.
What a fun trip! I'm headed to Chicago in July, and seeing your pictures has made me that much more excited! Glad yall had a good visit! ~Whitney
Sounds like you all had a great time...I'm so glad that Derek finally got to see the Cubs play, although we're a little jealous!! I bet Brooklyn was glad to see you all when you returned. Did she have an incident similar to the one Barrett had at the airport?!! I sure hope not!
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