Another visit to the City by the Lake, Chicago! Dana had a conference to attend and Ethan and I accompanied him. We did so many fun things. We stayed at the Palmer House, went to the top of the Sears Tower, went to the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum, ate our first Chicago deep dish pizza, and did lots of shopping!
Hello way down there! Ethan & I are at the top of the Sears Tower in Chicago. The 3rd tallest building in the WORLD!
We stayed a couple of nights right in the city at the FANCY (read over-priced) Palmer House. We learned that the Palmer House is where the brownie was first created in 1893.
Turtles, turtles everywhere! We went to the aquarium and saw so many turtles! Turtles are Ethan's new obsession! We stocked up on Turtle souvenirs at the gift store.
Of all the turtles we saw, Nickel was the favorite, and the largest! He is a rescued sea turtle from Florida.
We went to the Field Museum in Chicago.
We saw lots of animals and rocks from around the world. We learned about ancient Egypt and Pompeii and saw really neat artifacts.
Ethan & Mom are working
hard to make sure we have
lots of cookies to leave for
Santa and his reindeer.
No better way to see Chicago skyline in the winter than from the inside--thanks to the great Museum of Science and Industry!
We're standing in front of a gigantic German submarine. You can't see it very well, so submerge for a better picture!
(I couldn't resist)
A little history factoid: You're looking at the U-505, the only German submarine captured by the US Navy during WW 2. --Thanks again, Museum of Science & Industry!
"I've got plenty to be thankful for.
I haven't got a great big yacht to sail from shore to shore.
Still, I've got plenty to be thankful for.
I've got eyes to see with, ears to hear with, arms to hug with, lips to kiss with, someone to adore.
Oh, I've got plenty to be thankful for!"
Attention troops! This is not a drill--it's trick or treat time! Grab your bag, grab your flashlight--and hit the pavement!
