Chicago
It's hard to believe, but at this point last week, my parents and I were at Wrigley Field watching the Cubs beat the Phillies (and trying to stay cool — what a heat wave!). Our time in Chicago was wonderful but sadly way too short. Each day was jam-packed with activities as we visited the Field Museum, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, the Art Institute, Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, and many more.
What I want to remember from this trip:
What I want to remember from this trip:
- Walking and taking public transportation rather than relying on a car to go anywhere. This is one of the things I miss most about Boston.
- Exploring Millennium Park — from posing at The Bean to dipping our toes in the stream at the Lurie Garden, it was a wonderful public space within the city.
- Participating in a photo safari in Millennium Park — I learned so much about my camera. (Photos to come later.)
- Moving to the front of the line with the CityPass. (This came in handy at the aquarium and the Willis Tower.)
- Eating deep dish pizza at Gino's East. It tasted so good after a long, hot day.
- Begging one of the cashiers at the zoo for a rubber band so I could put my hair up. It was such a relief to have my hair off my neck. (This sounds silly, but it made a world of difference that day.)
- Finally finding the piece of the Alamo on the Chicago Tribune building.
- Working on my travel journal/scrapbook while I was on the trip.
- Sharing French toast with my mom for breakfast one morning.
- Indulging in Jelly Bellies just because it was vacation.
- Riding the huge Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier.
- Just putting my toes over the edge at the Willis Tower.
Pretty blue tables
I've been looking for a cute pair of bedside tables almost since I moved to Austin. This past weekend I found a nice set while shopping with my mom and Esther at Canton. I think they look really nice with my comforter.
Happy birthday, America!
Moments to remember from this past weekend:
* Picking up Chuy's chips and creamy jalapeno sauce on my way home (and eating a few too many chips along the way)
* Keeping Sammy occupied on the way home
* Spending the night in Paul and Esther's new spare bedroom
* Exploring Canton with Mom and Esther on a HOT Saturday morning
* Drinking a cherry limeade and eating a foot-long corn dog for lunch (with kettle corn for dessert)
* Finding new bedside tables and a neat frame to put over my bed while shopping at Canton
* Trying to keep Parker away from Sammy's canned food
* Enjoying pasta and dessert at the covered dish lunch at church
* Finishing two jigsaw puzzles at the farm
* Eating hamburgers and homemade ice cream with the family
* Watching the Boston Fourth of July fireworks on TV
* Practicing some new techniques with my camera
* Picking up Chuy's chips and creamy jalapeno sauce on my way home (and eating a few too many chips along the way)
* Keeping Sammy occupied on the way home
* Spending the night in Paul and Esther's new spare bedroom
* Exploring Canton with Mom and Esther on a HOT Saturday morning
* Drinking a cherry limeade and eating a foot-long corn dog for lunch (with kettle corn for dessert)
* Finding new bedside tables and a neat frame to put over my bed while shopping at Canton
* Trying to keep Parker away from Sammy's canned food
* Enjoying pasta and dessert at the covered dish lunch at church
* Finishing two jigsaw puzzles at the farm
* Eating hamburgers and homemade ice cream with the family
* Watching the Boston Fourth of July fireworks on TV
* Practicing some new techniques with my camera
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| Sammy's ride |
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| Colored glass |
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| Pretty flowers |
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| The sign says it all |
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| Esther's super cool Polaroid camera |
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| Mom's 4th of July tablescape |
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| Reflection |
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