Chicago- Part One

Now that we have caught up on *most* of our sleep, I figured it was time to sit down and hammer this one post out. Its been a week since we've been back and I've been replaying every moment of our trip in my head since we landed. Despite that I couldn't see straight from exhaustion when we got home, we had a fantastic trip visiting our friends the Swartzendrubers.

I could lead you through our trip multiple ways.

I could describe it to you through a timeline of yummy Chicago/ Swartz edibles. From some homemade Quinoa Cara specialty to Giordanos Chicago style pizza

I forgot to take a picture so photo via google

to a big 'ole Chicago dog to to-die-for Asian nachos (TO. DIE. FOR!).

Ending with a mouth-wateringly grand Grand Lux mojito.

Oh, and then there was, of course, this little slice of red velvet heaven.

Before you say anything.... Yes, I did gain 4 pounds a little weight while there, but that's beside the point.

I could describe our trip to you in ridiculous children's antics. There was Cheyanne's big night meltdown on the very night that Cara and I decided to head to the theatre in hopes to see THE LAST HARRY POTTER (no shame while tears stream down my face :( ) leaving Grant to stay home with the little sleepers. GULP! That was a first for me. After she had done so well our entire stay, her crying fit before finally falling to sleep was challenging to say the least. Thankfully, it was "short lived" and we made it and lasted through the entire movie. Awesome!

My movie night necessities. Yes, they are the large bags probably responsible for a few of those gained pounds.

I think I could actually make this entire travel post timeline based on children's crying/sleeplessness. Three children all under the age of four unfamiliar with each other but in love with each other's toys, food, and general presence. Yeah, you better believe there were some serious meltdowns throughout the week.

Yeah, this seating arrangement didn't last long. Poor baby girl stuck in the middle of two very sweet but curious boys.

To Be Continued... Very shortly