Our Trip to Chicago

In mid-July, Curt, the boys, and I spent four days in Chicago. We visited some sites and spent time with Aunt Shannon and Josh.

On Sunday, we started our vacation at Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg.

Chicago Lego miniland was taken over by Star Wars minifigures for Star Wars weekend.

Hagrid (from Harry Potter), the boys, and me

Kieran swimming in Legos

Caden and Cole pedaling through the air

Posing with a few figures before leaving Legoland, getting delicious milkshakes, and heading into the city to meet Aunt Shannon and Josh for dinner.

On Monday, we spent the day at the Museum of Science and Industry. There is so much to see and do at this museum! We enjoyed the planes and trains, coal mine, weather, body, Mythbusters, and U-505 submarine exhibits.

The guys are on the bottom right checking out the planes hanging above them.

The Mythbusters exhibit had a lot of equipment and experiments from the tv show. 

Caden discovering he cannot drive blind in the Mythbusters exhibit.

Kieran running around in the storm exhibit

We had the opportunity to tour a real U-505 submarine, a German sub that was defeated during WWII. It was a very interesting experience.

Caden and Cole on a submarine simulator

Cole trying out a periscope

Caden taking his turn with the periscope

The HUGE U-505 submarine!

We finished our day with dinner at the Rainforest Cafe and a swim in the hotel pool.

On Tuesday, we spent the very HOT day with Aunt Shannon--Lincoln Park Zoo, Nookie's for lunch, a stop by Aunt Shannon's apartment, Millenium Park, Jamba Juice, a swim in the hotel pool, and PF Chang's for dinner.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Caden and the zebras

Watching the tamarins

Kieran was not as brave as Cole.

Lucky polar bear!

Millennium Park

Making a trip over to the two giant fountain towers was the BEST idea! It was just what the boys needed to cool off and have fun.

On Wednesday, we met up with Aunt Shannon and spent the day at Shedd Aquarium before heading home to Springfield.

Watching the sea turtle

Fascinated with the swimming creatures

Enjoying the cool jellyfish exhibit. Never knew there were so many types of jellyfish!

Caden, Cole, & Aunt Shannon

It was a fun-filled, busy few days in Chicago! We were so thankful to get away as a family and spend time with Shannon and Josh. Looking forward to next time!