Chicago & Shedd Aquarium

Last weekend after two years of trying to get a weekend set :) we finally set the date and headed to Chicago with the our friends, Nate and Emily and their two girls. The first night was filled with pizza at the hotel and then heading to the pool. The girls loved every minute. You could tell by the giddy squeals of joy as they took off running for the elevator and during their splashing in the pool.

Taking time to snap a quick shot of the girls while they were still, which never lasts long :)


Finn even joined in the fun, but of course when he got in the water I had to put down my camera and jump in with him! So, no more pictures after that.

Saturday, after a full night's rest we got up and headed downtown to the Shedd Aquarium. I have gone many times as a kid and even got to go a few years back with Tadd's niece, but this trip by far was the best. Watching Selah's reaction to all that she saw was special. Taking it all in through your child's eyes...priceless!

Hayley and Selah get ready to watch Dora in 4D. This is the only time Selah kept her glasses on because once the movie started she didn't like things "coming out" towards her :)

Our little cheese!

We love these girls as if they were our own! Hayley and Brookelyn are such good friends with Selah and Finn. I don't know if Selah is a positive influence or not :) but either way I love watching our kids grow up together. Thanks for going with us Nate and Em!



Finn did great all day too with so few of naps. He was his typical smiley-self.

And yes, you are seeing it right...Two teeth! They are both in and coming up even more. Our boy is growing up way too fast!

Hope you all have a great week!