Chicago

Matt was given an extra discount at some hotels so we decided to take advantage of that and go to Chicago for a short family getaway We took the train into the city and Carter absolutely loved that part. We spent Sunday shopping, eating and relaxing. We had some really good pizza for dinner after we took the kids to the SkyDeck at the top of the Sears Tower (Willis Tower). It was dark but it was still beautiful. The kids walked right onto the glass lookout. I was not sure enough to just walk out but I eventually put one foot on it. :) You are 103 floors in the air and standing in a glass enclosure. Not my idea of a smart idea but you know.
Monday we took the kids to the Museum of Science and Industry. I think that all of us really enjoyed it. I had not been there since I was in elementary school and the rest of the family had never been. We could have spent at least another hour there but had a train to catch. We got home in time for Abby and Tim to feed us dinner and pick Reagan up from their house. Not sure how it worked out that they fed us after they watched our dog but we really appreciated it!
Reagan did great staying at their house. We missed her but knew she was in good hands. We did come home with a sick kid and colds for the rest of us. We are hoping to get Carter feeling better by tomorrow so we can still go to Missouri for the holiday. Reagan will be going back to Hotel Wierenga while we are gone.