The Windy City

We had been wanting to take a weekend trip to Chicago since we moved to Saint Louis over a year ago, so this weekend we did just that. We kept it pretty low-key, but our activities included The Willis (formerly Sears) Tower, swimming in the hotel pool, Chicago-style pizza, the aquarium, Navy Pier, and, of course, IKEA. It was a wonderful trip with beautiful weather. Here are some moments from the adventure.

Our view of the Chicago River from our hotel room.

How many creamers would you like in your coffee?

Hello from the sky deck of the Willis Tower... see Chicago below?

When Apba took me out I was ready for adventure. Let me go, Apba! I see a whole city to explore!

Mama said "say cheese," so I did. I'm outside the aquarium now.

This yellow submarine was way fun. But, I climbed, slid, and Apba had to rescue me from this window.

I'm getting that "somebody's watching me" feeling.

Buttons, buttons, buttons. I'm in heaven.

We tried to watch some animal training here, but the timing just didn't work out.

Apba and I are enjoying the Chicago skyline after lunch.

I got to touch a starfish.

I got to keep touching!

After all that touching I had to wash my hands.

I am a penguin, see?

I am a penguin-carrying penguin.

Egg!

Mmmmm. The places I could throw this egg.

Egg, you're fun.

Whee! The slide is great!

Can everyone hear my penguin song?!

These look like good friends.

Mmm. A hug for the big penguin.


And... a hug for the little penguin.

Wait! Where am I? I thought I was at the aquarium, but... I seem to be camping!

Navy Pier was fun... but chilly. We saw some magic tricks.

Stained glass. Hm.

Here's a fun "bye bye" from a funhouse mirror in Chicago! Thanks for checking out our trip!