Chicago - July 2014

Last year, we thought we stumbled on the secret to making jet lag bearable.  On the way to California, we stopped in New York for a few days for a friend's wedding.  Nathan adjusted to New York time fairly easily and then easily made the transition to California time after that.  So, this year, we thought we would stop off in Chicago.  Chris needed to go into the office there anyway and we were hoping that the kids would settle into central time a bit easier than jumping all the way to pacific time.  Unfortunately, it didn't really work out that way and we had lots of early (i.e., 3:00 a.m.) wake-up calls from the boys.  But, as always, we did have a great time in Chicago.  Nathan hasn't been there since he was a baby, so it was all like new to him.  And, this was Trent's first time in America, so everything was new to him :)

In the car on the way to Heathrow.  Nathan was so excited to start our trip!

Comfy :)

Nathan's favorite part of the flight to/from America - the ice cream sundae cart :)

First stop in Chicago - the grocery store.  I usually do my grocery shopping on-line here, so Nathan was thrilled at the chance to go grocery shopping.  He ran down the aisles throwing things into the basket.

Millenium Park

The Bean

Jellies at the Shedd Aquarium.

We got to touch sting rays at the Shedd.  Nathan thought they tickled.

Penguins

Uncle Casey joined us in Chicago.  Nathan was so excited to see him!!

Best buds on the boat ride from the Shedd to Navy Pier.

The best lunch spot ever for Nathan!  We ate lunch at Lucky Strike Lanes.  Nathan got to bowl while eating lunch!  If they had one of these in London, I am sure we would be there every weekend :) 

And, he got to play pool after we finished bowling!  What could be better?

The Cubs game.  This was Nathan's favorite part of our trip to Chicago.  He had been looking forward to it for months.

Nathan got to try Cracker Jacks for the first time ever.  And, not surprisingly, he liked them :)

Nathan was so into the game.  He sat and watched very intently for most of the game.

Nathan had been practicing singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" for months.

It was a great trip!