Chicago

I love Chicago in the summer! Lake Michigan (sailing and swimming), hot humid weather, downtown (the museums, navy pier, shopping, the buildings), the burbs, good food, The Cubbies, and my favorite = The Elliott's!

Love those blue eyes

 At the beach just four blocks from Grandma and Grandpa's house

 This young man got his first barber shop haircut full of tears and suckers. It looks great!

 The dolphin show at the Shedd Aquarium overlooking Lake Michigan. Too bad Carter didn't have patience to wait for the good part. Hopefully next time.

 Aunt Celia and Carter going down the slide at one of her favorite childhood parks.

 The Lincoln Park Zoo

 Those are real bees in the hive people!

 Almost college kid, little brother and Carter's Uncle, Tom

 Step Mom Lisa, little sis Celia, and little cousin Miss Huntleigh

 Carter's first time on a carousel

 Despite his facial expression, he really did enjoy the ride

 Sweet Aunt C. The hostess and grill master.

 Cousins!

 The fake snake all the kids wanted to play with

 Cuz Sarah from Saint Louis (thanks for coming to visit!)

 More Zoo Fun

 Must enjoy dippin dots from the zoo!

 Burbs visit with my lovely family. My Dad, Lisa, Celia, Tom, my Dad's sisters, their husbands, some of my cousins, and their kids. It was an enjoyable evening. :-)

 Dad and little cousin Lucy looking at the birdie

 Uncle Chris and Uncle Chris swapping stories

Aunt and Uncle C from St. Louie (thanks for coming to visit!)

 A day on the boat with Grandpa. Relaxing and feeding ducks - oh so fun!

 Uncle Tom, Carter, and Aunt Celia. Shadow tickling Carter's toes.

 Finally a smile on the boat. How could you not smile on this glorious bluebird day?

Grandma and Grandpa showing Carter the ant toy

 Ahhh teen drivers! :-)

This little turkey did amazing on the plane rides! I was a nervous wreck traveling with him by myself!

 Summer fun

 

Jackson, the eldest of my three younger siblings was not pictured. He was busy working and enjoying the summer. Great to see you here and there Jackson! Also not photographed was my sweet cousin Lauren from our burbs visit. How did I not get a picture of her? She was the biggest hit with all the kids. No doubt she'll be an amazing teacher!