Last weekend Tate and I got to cash in one of my Christmas present and go to Chicago to visit my sister Krissi and her little girl Emery. We played tourist and had so much fun! A big thank you to the friends and family that watched Ruthie while Ryan was working. You are the best! Here are some of the highlights.
"The bean" in Millennium park with a view of the city.
More of "the bean"
A great fountain in Millennium park that Tate played in. That face in the background shoots water out of it's mouth every few minutes.
The Art Institute of Chicago was amazing!
Tate was not quite as enthralled with the painting "American Gothic" as I was. Did you know that it is supposed to be the farmer and his daughter? I always assumed it was his wife.
Krissi called this her paparazzi shot. "Celebrities are just like us. They take their kids to the park too." 
Classic Chicago sign
This is my add for Krissi's Phil and Ted's stroller. It was awesome for both of the kids.
Posing mamas
We had to get pictures with the tulips that were all over the city.
My favorite picture! What a cutie!
Tate figured out how to turn on the vibrations on the baby's bouncer. He would chill in there a lot!
My Bro-in-law gets a gold star for driving us down town Saturday night and keeping the sleeping kids in the car for an hour while we checked out the Signature Lounge at the top of the Hancock building.
We thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate mousse cake and smoothie, almost as much as the time out with just us!
The best view in the whole place is from the women's bathroom. No joke! This is the shot of the city from 96 stories up!
And looking down from the ladies room!
A windy Sunday drive by the lake.
Tate loved to hug and kiss and hold Emmy! He would get a little crazy sometimes, but he could make her laugh better than anyone! He had to keep track of where "baby" was at all times.
I had to get a picture when I saw this little 'Tates' shop next to Krissi's house.
We went on a stroll in the forest preserve right by her house.
I did not even have to zoom in to get this picture. The deer are used to people walking and biking through there.
Saturday morning we met up with Ryan's aunt and she took the kids so we could go to the Chicago temple. It was so nice to be able to go. We enjoyed lunch at her house and seeing their family. Sorry we didn't get pictures with you Claire! We loved every minute of it but are glad to be home with 'Daddy' and 'Roo'!
14 comments:
Looks like you had a blast! So glad you got to get away.
How much fun! I've been to Illinois several times but have never made it over to Chicago. It's one of the places I would love to go. I'm glad you had a wonderful time!
Wow what a fun and beautiful trip. Looks like the perfect time of year too.
What a fun trip!
Looks like you had so much fun!! Can't wait to hear more about it!! We missed ya:)
who knew chicago was so great, i am sure the sisterly weekend aspect added to it.
so fun sarah! looks like tate needs a little sister! ;)
Great pics! Looks like so much fun! I do have to say I'm saving up for a phil and ted's stroller...Oh, I love Chicago.
derk will be so jealous! we plan on taking a trip out tehre next summer to see the cubbies play, so we will have to check out some of the cool things you saw! i bet it was weird not having ruthie there! tate was probably loving the one on one.
Yay! for getaways!! Yay! for fam and friends that facilitate getaways! Thx for the fun recap. You and your sis are darling and look so alike but you probably don't see that.
Looks like fun. Gotta love spending time with your sister!
What a fun trip! You guys are so dang cute (and the kids too!)
Sarah-- I needed to email you but don't have your address. Will send it to me at jwhipp11@gmail.com. Thanks
Jess Whipple
just stole all of your pictures so I can finally update my blog!
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