Chicago Trip in Photos: Day 3

Another day of classes and then it was off to our new hotel. We extended our stay so we could see more of the sights in the area. We were kind of forced to rent a car since it had cost us $40 to take a taxi from the airport to the first hotel and the rail line would make going to see everything we wanted impossible. It wasn't my first pick for a car, but it fit us all and got us to where we needed to go.

Our rental car.

My sleeping boy, out within minutes of getting into the car.

Same with Aislynn.

Rhiannon was still awake.

Cool old tank sitting outside a National Guard building.

Welcome to Brookfield Zoo!

Our first stop was to see this very handsome fellow and he even posed.

Checking out another kitty.

Rhiannon just chilling in the stroller.

Aidan and his 'Treasure Map' aka the map of the zoo.

Making a plastic mold of a dolphin, reminds me of trips to Hogle Zoo as a kid.

Watching for the dolphin to be finished. He looks excited, huh?

She was curious too.

They had dolphins at this zoo, we thought that was pretty neat!

Dolphin Dance

My sad boy did not want his picture taken.

Checking at the bears.

In the children's petting zoo, although this was all they got to pet.

In the wolf den

Aislynn loved the little bronze wolf cub and she gave it a goodbye kiss.

Aidan's Dinosaur

I finally got his picture, ha ha!

Got to love this classic photo!

So cute!

Aidan racing out of the zoo trying to keep up with Daddy.

Chicago Trip in Photos: Day 2

Our second day in Chicago started out long. It included breakfast and dropping the kids off with the hired babysitters that were provided. Followed by hours of classes, some that were quite enjoyable and others a little more snooze worthy. Instead of staying for the dinner they provided we set out in search of something different and decided on a Rainforest Cafe. Of course we got lost looking for it and showed up after like an hour of walking just before they closed.

She was petrified of the animatronic crocodile that opened its jaws and moved forward.

He scared both kids, it was terribly funny.

Christopher was having a lot of fun teasing the kids with all the animatronic animals.

Aislynn was desperately trying to get away.

They had a cool arched fish tank that served as a doorway and we found Dorie swimming around.

After our adventure we went for a short swim and tested out the kids' new swim vests.

Rhiannon just hanging out while I took some photos.

Aidan being daring.

He was trying to teach both kids some swimming basics.

Now its Aidan's turn to practice.

Floating or rather attempting to.

Rhi just loved the water.

Daddy & his Pixie playing in the water!

Chicago Trip in Photos: Day 1

Aidan waiting at the terminal, he was so excited he could hardly sit still.

Christopher showing Aidan his dog tags that gave his info in case he got lost.

Rhiannon drinking her bottle to help with the take off.

Aislynn checking out the 'Big Airplane!'

Aidan awaiting take off.

He had to check out how high up we were.

Aislynn couldn't be left out either.

Not too happy about my taking her picture.

I think he was getting a little wiggly at this point.

Rhi didn't do so well and wanted to be held, so she and Daddy took a nap together.

After a rather frightening taxi ride to our hotel, its time for bed.

My sweet baby was tired and was quickly asleep.