Bobby had a manager’s training course set up in Chicago for the beginning of August, so the boys and I decided to tag along. I gave the boys each the right to choose the one attraction that they most wanted to see. Then we choose some more that we all would enjoy. We ended each day exhausted, but it was still a ton of fun. I’m blogging about some of our favorites places and pictures.
I gave the boys the option of driving downtown (where the majority of the attractions we wanted to see are) or getting passes to ride the train and buses. They answered right away: trains and buses!
Waiting outside the hotel for the first bus on the first day.
One of the few times that the boys sat in different seats while we were riding. Mostly, they were together, talking and playing.
The Field Museum. Katy’s Pick.
The boys liked the underground exhibit the best. It pretends to shrink you down to bug size. Then takes you through a typical underground scene.
The Egyptian Tomb exhibit was also a big hit. I couldn’t resist taking a picture when Gabe found the opening to the mummy on the floor below.
We spent a long time looking the walls from an actual tomb wall. And Gabe loved the large assortment of mummies.
Gabe really liked laying on the replica Egyptian bed. I had to keep telling him to get off. Max liked the shrine to the cat god Bast.
The other exhibit that the boys really liked was the Evolving Planet exhibit. It was spilt up by several red lights that read “Mass Extinction”. Gabe kept running from light to light yelling “Mass Extinction!” All the dinosaur fossils were smack in the middle of this exhibit. Gabe wanted pictures in front of all of them with him pretending to be the dinosaur. Max wasn’t as into it.
Shedd Aquarium
On the crowded train on way to the Shedd Aquarium. Ready for some dolphins.
Fun submarine!
Penguins but not a very good shot of them. I do like how the boys are colluding in front of them though.
Beluga whale and trainer during the Ocean Show.
Max REALLY wanted to pet some stingrays. We spent the longest time in one place at the Aquarium here. I couldn’t believe how playful these Stingrays were. I actually had one reserve course and come straight back to me so I would pet him again.
Max liked the biggest fish the best. He ignored all the little ones and then watch the big ones for quite a while. Though I think the Spider Crab freaked him out.
Max actually lying down on the train bench on the way back to the hotel. You know they’ve had a good time when they are exhausted at the end.
Lincoln Park Zoo– Max’s choice. And free, may I add.
This was Gabe’s favorite spot. It was a small spot off the side. It had a little mist spraying and lots of wood and metal climbing spots.
End of zoo pictures. Our feet were sore. We got a good view of the city from there as well.
Legoland Discovery Center: Gabe’s choice.
Lots of fun creations. It was enjoyable but I’m kind of glad we got the after 3pm e tickets. It was small. But it was the only thing Bobby really got to do with us on this trip.
The Star Wars legos were my favorites. Maybe, I’ll get the picture Bobby took of me on Darth Vader’s arm and post it too.
Factory tour with Bobby.
Building stations and a whirlygig ride.
Coolest bathroom stall doors ever!
The last thing we did before we hit the road home, Bobby and the boys built cars and raced them time after time.
It was a long and expensive couple of days. But they were well spent.
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