More Blogging. Chicago.

When we got home from Utah the last thing I wanted to think about was packing up and leaving again. Unfortunately that was the plan. The following week we had a trip to Chicago planned. Dallas had a conference to go to and (a month or two ago) I decided that I should come along with the kids.

Not only was I tired and needing to be home but.... I was terrified of that big city. I really didn't want to go. The thoughts of dragging the kids around that big city by myself or worse trying to drive in that big city... um no. But I guess I was stuck.

We learned something on this trip... We aren't city people. Not. At. All. Crazy traffic, expensive parking, huge hotels, valets, bell boys, expensive food, not having a clue of where to go in that huge place... um yeah. next time I'll stay home thank you. Just joking... in the end we had a blast and I would go again if I had the chance. Now I am prepared :)

Some of the things we did on our trip:

• Stayed in an awesome hotel with a great view
• Boat tour of Chicago River and Michigan Lake
• Hid in our hotel from the big city
• Explored Memorial Park
• Hid in our hotel room and watched TV
• Ate at Giordano's
• Drove through the crazy city to get to Lincoln Park Zoo
• Explored the Zoo and loved it!
• Drove around the crazy city while waiting for Dallas to get off work
• Stayed in a much smaller (cheaper) hotel by the temple
• Visited the temple and headed home :)

And here are some pictures from the trip that I know you've all been waiting for (or maybe not :))...

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Even though we felt way out of place, and we probably stuck out like sore thumbs we had a great time! Next time I think I would like to visit the Art Institute, Navy Pier and maybe do a little shopping...