Chicago

I told you I was behind on this thing. Ken and I took our one and only senior in the youth group to Chicago the second week of June for her senior trip. Since she was the only one, she knew exactly where she wanted to go...Chicago to do some sightseeing and SHOPPING! Ken's sister lives in a suburb outside of Chicago so we were lucky enough to be able to stay with her and her family instead of a hotel. She works in the city so she took us downtown every morning and we would ride the train back at night. We had a blast. I was nervous that I would ruin the trip for everyone since I was almost 9 months pregnant, but I think I held up pretty well considering we walked a TON! At night I felt like my feet were going to explode but it was worth it. I was proud of this little momma. We did pretty much all the typical Chicago stuff like Navy Pier, Sears Tower, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, deep dish pizza, lake Michigan, and LOTS of eating. It was a great trip but it was a little sad at the same time because it was the last time we will be spending significant time with Jacqueline who is like a daughter to us. Now that she has moved in with her dad I know that the time we see her will be few and far between, but we also can't wait to see what God has planned for her life as she grows into a young adult. We are so proud of her and love her dearly.

In Millennium Park...it took me forever to get hoisted up on that thing. lol

On top of Sears Tower. Such a great view of the city.

Navy Pier. This pic cracks me up because it goes from Ken (biggest) to the baby(smallest).

I needed to give my aching feet a rest. Enjoying the cool water in Lake Michigan.

Jacqueline, Ken, and me on the ferris wheel on Navy Pier.