Sweet Home Chicago!

I had a lot of fun adventures this past weekend that I wanted to share with you. My mommy and I flew to Chicago for a long weekend of sightseeing and visiting friends and family. (Daddy was out of town in Canada and we decided that we should have some fun too!)

The excitement began when I took my very first airplane ride on Thursday morning. Mommy was nervous, but everything went very well! I really like new people and new places, so I was mesmerized by all of the activity. I didn't cry once when I was on the plane! I bet all those passengers who gave us dirty looks when we got on the plane feel bad now!! :-)

Then, I got to do a lot of fun visiting with my best friend Caden (his Mommy & my Mommy are good friends). The best part of hanging out with Caden was when we went to Brookfield Zoo on Friday. It was hotter than heck that day - but we made the most of it! I think it was harder on the Mommies than it was on us because they sure brought along a lot of gear for two little kids!

Here is a picture of me after I woke up from my zoo nap.


And this is Caden and me playing in the awesome baby play area. It was nice to cool off in the air conditioning for awhile and play trucks with my best bud. I can't wait to go to the zoo again - what fun!

On Saturday, Mommy took me to the Downers Grove Swim & Racquet Club where she used to be a Lifeguard when she was in high school. They put in a new baby pool this year that was just my size! My first swimming experience was great - I loved splashing the water with my fingers & toes. Aren't I cute?!?!

Other highlights of my trip included visiting my Aunt Beth at her school, visiting Diana Kass at Mommy's old high school, visiting with Mommy's cousin Kim, seeing Grandma & Grandpa O and having a BBQ with my Great Aunt Linda, Uncle Mike, and cousin Brian.