We just got back from a great family vacation. Tim was required to take the week of the 4th off due to a Ford shut down so we decided to see a bit more of the country. We traveled to Chicago, Nauvoo, and Indianapolis spending two nights in each place. Kennedy was a pleasant traveling buddy, sleeping most of the 20 hours we spent in the car. She was a real trooper going from one museum to the next with no naps.
We loved Chicago and definitely would like to return someday. There is so much to see and do! Out first day we went to the Sears tower, planetarium, and a great Chicago style pizza place.
Day two, we visited the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Navy Pier. We also went for a dip in the hotel pool.
Our last day in Chicago, we went to the Museum of Science and Industry. Both Tim and I really loved this one and would recommend it to anyone planning a trip. We left Chicago and headed off to our next destination Nauvoo. But first here are some pictures of our stay in the windy city.
Standing at the top of the Sears Tower. Don't look down!
View from the Sears Tower. It is amazing how big Lake Michigan is. You can't see the other side, even from the 99th floor.
Kennedy and Mommy checking out an exhibit at the Planetarium.
Poor baby! She tried to get a nap in anywhere she could - even during the cool planetarium star show.
The Chicago skyline across Lake Michigan.
After a long day of site seeing, Kennedy lost it in our hotel room.
Kennedy and Daddy taking care of their pearly whites!
In front of the Field Museum.
Picnic outside the Shedd Aquarium. The rain waited until we finished eating to start falling.
Tim, Rachel, Kennedy, and Sue the T-Rex!
Big bone, little baby. Kennedy loved all the awesome displays at the field museum.
Love those Dinos!
Kennedy and Daddy in front of the Field Museum totem poles.
Chilling with the Triceratops.
Here fishie, fishie!
The Clawsons love fish!
Crazy sea dragon.
Kennedy had a blast playing in the interactive kid pools. She touched starfish, sea urchins and splashed around.
Kennedy was apparently unimpressed by the Beluga whales. Tim and I both thought it was pretty cool. The whales kept coming up from the pool and blowing air.
Kennedy at the Navy Pier.
Looking out onto Lake Michigan from the Navy Pier.
German U-boat submarine.
Choooo-Chooooo!
Tired after a long day at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Wow! It looks like you guys had way to much fun! It sounds like you guys went to some really cool places. The crazy sea horse is really intense! The whole Clawson family looks really good on the navy pier! Keep having fun! We'll see you in a month!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun; good for you guys to go on a vacation (you're such grown ups :). We miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome trip! The pics are so cute. I was just talking to Lindsay Florence the other day about how big Kennedy must be getting. She is a doll!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lot of fun, you have a lot of great pictures, Kennedy is so great
ReplyDeleteTim, is that my jacket you are wearing? I dont recall. That sophomore year was a wild one, I think I have a piece of clothing from every other person that lived there that year. Looks like a nice trip. I went to Chicago once. We went to a white sox game and walking from our armored parking lot guarded by men with oozies might have been the most frightening experience of my life. Anyway, Im glad you guys made it out of there safe.
ReplyDeleteOkay that is AWESOME I really hope I can go there one day. How fun. I'm way jealous.
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