Chicago part I

FINALLY! Pictures from our trip to Chicago and Northern Michigan!  This will be a multi-part series due to the insane amount of pictures I took.  So, here's the first of our time in Chicago!

Leaving Waco at 5 in the morning.  Jackson jumped out of bed and ran out of his room saying "I have to go check the map!"

Sloan is a little slower at waking up than his brother.

Stopping in Arkansas for lunch.  At 10:00.  Because we ate breakfast at 4 am before we left.

Can you believe that we saw Thomas on the highway?!  He was on his way to Chicago, and was probably sleeping, which explains why his face was covered up.

As soon as we got to Chicago we headed to Navy Pier. 

Playing

An anchor on Navy Pier

Mr. Frowny Face made an appearance, but we weren't having any of that for our first day in Chicago...he cheered up quickly after this.

One of the times we came to Chicago before, Jackson was 1 year old and he rode this train.  Now, it's a tradition every time we go to Chicago.  We have to ride the generic Thomas train.

Waiting to get on the Ferris Wheel.  Trivia: Did you know the very first Ferris Wheel was invented and used in Chicago for the Columbian Exhibition (i.e. World fair?)

On the Ferris wheel.  The rainclouds passed over before we got on and then CAME BACK!  The wind and rain and dark clouds made me a little more than nervous.

Riding the city bus like he's been doing it his whole life.

the mean streets of Chicago.  :)