This past weekend, Morgan and I started off summer the right way with a family vacation to Chicago. It's becoming a tradition for us, and we are already looking forward to going back next year.
Last year when we went, we broke things up into a bunch of smaller trips. This year, we just straight there and back -- and Henry did great. He was a total rock star in the car and was really happy for the most part on the trip.
We did try traveling at night down there which ended up being a huge fail. Henry slept for two hours {7:00-9:00 p.m.} but then was awake, but happy, until we arrived at our hotel at 12:30 a.m. The next day, he was so tired and cranky but slept in the stroller so we were still able to enjoy most the day.
Here's what we did in Chicago:
Day 1: Pack up and drive to Chicago
Day 2: Took the train into the city, Shed Aquarium, John Hancock Building and hanging with my bestie CJ
Day 3: Kohls Children's Museum, swimming at the hotel with some "Internet" friends
Day 4: Lincoln Park Zoo with "Internet" friends {complete with baby hand holding}, dinner and swimming with CJ
Day 5: Pack up and drive home
It was one of those perfect trips that I wish I could just recreate over and over. Henry had so much fun seeing friends he normally only sees on an iPhone, and totally loved the city. Now, I'm utterly exhausted and so in love with my little family.
See more of our trip pictures on Instagram, and follow me while you are there!
