A weekend trip to Chicago
Damian and I love heading up to Chicago when we can for shopping, restaurants and just to have fun. There’s so much to see and do there. We’ve never brought the kids before…it’s always been our getaway place. Plus we tend to do so much walking when we’re there that we were worried about bringing Bella. Well, we finally decided to bring them up and they loved it! I have admit there were moments of whining about tired feet, but we had a great time as a family. They loved the subway, the rooftop on our hotel, China town and of course “the bean”. And the cute dark haired guy is my brother. Without further ado, the photos!
Heading into the city on a cold, drizzly day
getting ready to head to lunch at the Rainforest Cafe-not so good food, but the kids LOVED it.
Just being silly
The hat that kept falling down
Waiting for the light to change
She found a horse to pet
I don’t know why, but they kept sitting on the escalators
Christian’s reaction to the Lego store
His dream Lego set
Just playing
Enjoying the view from the Lego Store
They loved it!
Someone is excited about his new Lego!
Just being cute
Watching for the subway
Elavator fun
from our rooftop
From our rooftop at night
Waiting for Daddy to check out
The posse heading out for the day
Cute kids in Chicago 
Lunch in China town. WAY too much food.
My little guy heading heading into the station
Lovin’ the subway!
Waiting for a bus
bored
The result of being bored
Damian, AKA pack mule
Not sure if he’s a dinosaur or if he’s a kid about to be eaten by a dinosaur?
She’s a dinosaur
Last stop before home, Navy Pier
She might look nervous, but don’t be fooled. This girl has NO fear of heights and that scares me.
At the top of the ferris wheel
See if you can find Garrett, Christian and Damian
See them here?
She loves a merry-go-round!
October 26th, 200910:47 pm at
Feel like I was there with you!!!
October 26th, 200911:16 pm at
Oh. My. Goodness. Leah, these are SO beautiful. Your work never ceases to astound me. I really liked seeing some “street photography” from you. And those cityscapes were amazing.
You are such an inspiration. Thank you.
October 27th, 200912:12 am at
Looks like you all had a great fun family trip!
October 27th, 20098:59 am at
LOVE THESE!!! I’ve never been to Chicago….now I really want to go!!
What a great trip!!
October 27th, 200911:27 am at
I really love the image of everyone in the … um … not the merry-go-round. The spinning-chairs-on-wires contraption. Whatever those are called. Anyway, I loved that photo!
October 27th, 20099:33 pm at
My first time commenting but not my first time visiting your blog. I love your photo’s and your photo style!! OK….now these pictures makes me want to go Chicago as I have never been there and I know my daughter would love it!! Thank you for sharing these with us. Looks like everyone had a great time!
October 28th, 20091:00 am at
wow these are amazing captures of your trip! thank you for sharing with us!
October 28th, 20092:07 am at
Those are some super-stunning vacation pics. You blow me away with how cool you make your images look – particularly within the Lego store. I’ve been to those stores with my young lego enthusiast, but never saw the photo opportunities. Great photographers can find them anywhere I guess. Anyway, completely wowed with your stuff.
October 28th, 20094:01 pm at
Love the photos, absolutely gorgeous! Makes me wonder why we don’t head to Chicago more often, I’m only a hour from there.
November 3rd, 20092:42 pm at
These are so awesome! Looks like you had a wonderful time!
November 11th, 200911:02 am at
What a beautiful city! These shots are great.
November 16th, 20091:38 pm at
Fun images! these are great.
January 11th, 201011:59 pm at
What a beautiful city. I love the sky-scraper at night shot!
January 19th, 201011:28 pm at
You’re so awesome.
January 25th, 20102:58 pm at
These are all super, what great photos of your day/weekend away. And it is so obvious that your children (you make gorgeous children!! can’t wait to meet your next baby) had a great time – they just glow and shine. Wonderful work!