The Millennium and the Bean

On our last day in Chicago, we went to Millennium Park. Holy buckets, is this place cool! The outdoor music pavilion is amazing. When we stopped by, the Chicago orchestra was practicing, so we were able to hear how great the sound is there. You can sit anywhere in the seats or on the lawn and hear the music perfectly. I was blown away.





Then of course we had to go see "the bean." The proper name for this piece is "Cloud Gate" and it was from the brain of Anish Kapoor. It reflects the buildings surrounding it in so many different ways from different angles. Go art!




This is what you see when you walk under it and look up:



This is the little camera I was using. Photo project!







There is a lot of space set aside for gardens and strolling. It's a beautiful city.



Arianna at her future school:

Before we left, we had to get one last deep dish pizza fix and you gotta make your mark at Gino's East:
Bye, Chicago! We'll be back!

Navy Pier

Navy Pier is a gathering place on Lake Michigan. It's a great place to walk around and do some people watching, to grab some treats, play some games, go on rides and watch the fireworks! :)



We do love you!






Team Chicago

As night fell, I started to play around with my new little camera.



Fireworks every Saturday night at 10pm!

Arianna insisted that we go on the 150 ft ferris wheel. It was so high! The view was cool, but I noticed my palms were getting a little sweaty. When did I start getting nervous about heights?

Fun in the Windy City

Chicago is such a fun city to visit! There is so much to see and do (and eat!).






I love walking on Michigan Ave. The old stone buildings and hotels are the greatest. The Art Institute is right there, along with Millennium Park and so much beauty.


I did a little photo project in Chicago. I wanted to see what I could do with a point-and-shoot camera, so I left my big SLR at home. It was fun to experiment.

Buckingham Fountain:




Lake Michigan:

That ferris wheel is on Navy Pier: