Chicago - Saturday

So last Friday was the last day of school and then it was time to let summer break begin!  We were all excited for Saturday morning to arrive because we were packed and heading to Chicago!  The girls couldn't wait because this was their very first plane ride.  Here we are on the tram at the airport.  Mia appears a little unsure.

 Waiting at the gate.

 Checking out the plane.

 I sat by Mia and Ryan sat in front of us with Lily.  Mia kept asking when we were going to "blast off."

 Super excited!

 The girls couldn't believe that a nice lady would come by and offer them cookies and juice; they gladly took her up on it!

 Both girls enjoyed playing on our iPads pretty much the entire flight.

 Mia preferred to keep the window shade down for the flight, but Lily enjoyed looking out.  She told me several times "it was so cool because you couldn't even see the ground!"

 Once we landed, the girls were so happy to see Grandpops.  He drove us to the hotel which was only a few blocks down from where he and Grandma Jan live.  We stayed at the Embassy Suites so there was a living room, kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom.  The girls immediately climbed into our bed and asked "where are you going to sleep?"  They couldn't believe how lucky they were when I said "You don't know?  You get to sleep on the coolest bed ever.  It's hidden right now.  Do you know where it is?  Inside the sofa!  Can you believe it?"  They were ecstatic!

After we settled in for just a few minutes, we headed down the street to David and Jan's place.  They met us outside and we walked across the street to Navy Pier.  The girls were already having a blast.

 We were heading to Navy Pier because one of my favorite restaurants is there.  I LOVE the fried shrimp from Bubba Gump's (or "Bubble Gums" as the girls call it).  It was delicious as always.  Mia was enjoying herself.

 Lily was looking forward to a yummy meal too.

 After lunch we headed over to David and Jan's to enjoy some time together.  The girls loved reading some of Nick and Brock's old books with Grandma Jan.

 The girls loved standing on the window ledges, mainly because it allowed them to stay above Taz, the sweet little dog David and Jan own.  He was a little hyper for their tastes.

 One of the great views from their apartment.

 After lots of fun times hanging out, we headed back and started to get ready for bed.  It took the girls awhile to settle down; they were thoroughly enjoying sharing a bed!