Summer Vacation - Chicago Round 1

We recently returned from vacation in Chicago and the midwest. We loved it there! We had such a great time. Chicago is one of the best cities I've ever visited. I can't wait to go back again. Marek enjoyed it a lot. I spent part of my time at a conference for my work, but when I wasn't at the conference, we were having a blast!

I took so many pictures during this trip. Here are just a few:

First airplane ride.

Wouldn't you love to call this home?

This was part of the garden courtyard of an exquisite historic building not too far from the Magnificent Mile.

The Art Institute of Chicago. Love this museum and its collection!

Love Chi-town at night!

Sunset view from our boat.

Marek is having a great time!

Grant Park near our hotel.

Walking back from the Adler Planetarium.

A beautiful wall and quote in the evolution exhibit at the Field Museum.

Getting ready to watch the planetarium show at the Adler.

Listening to the dinosaurs.

Dinosaur Sue and the beautiful architecture of the Field Museum.

A night out at Buckingham Fountain. Marek's practicing his Jedi skills.

Buckingham Fountain.

A lot of time spent in the stroller. Little legs tire easily!

Summer Vacation Videos

A few videos to share from our vacation!

Buckingham Fountain at Night from Kristin S. on Vimeo.

Catching Bugs from Kristin S. on Vimeo.

Catching Fireflies with Aunt Trina from Kristin S. on Vimeo.

vacation with the family

My sister's family came to visit for a week and we had the best time! I don't think Marek has been that exhausted ever! From the moment he woke up until the minute his head hit the pillow at night - he was playing with his cousins. He just fell in love with them all over again. My shy little boy really came out of his shell and had a blast! He's so sad to see them leave and has even cried on and off because he already misses them so much. I really wish we all lived so much closer together. Here are a few photos from the visit:

summertime

I haven't posted anything in ages and will try to get back to more regular posts soon. In the meantime, here are some recent photos from our happy transition into summertime!

Pure popsicle bliss...

Corn on the cob. He's such a good helper!

Walking the surfboard with his friend.

The view from our walk to the store.

Hamming it up on our walk to the store.

Inexpensive sprinkler = hours of fun!

Flowers are in full bloom.

Looking down from the deck.

Looking out forward from the deck.

Resting inside after a long day of fun.

Collecting pebbles at the park.

A trip to the Oregon coast.