Trip to Chicago

Ryan and I went to Chicago over the weekend (Saturday to Tuesday). It was the first time that we had traveled without Don. I wasn't alone because my mom and grandmother were there and my brother is currently living in Chicago, but it is a lot more work being the only parent around. We had a great time and Ryan was super excited to see his Uncle David and Great Grandma Gr.

The first night we were in Chicago Ryan and I stayed with Rachel. She has come to visit Ryan in NC 2x (one was for the birth) so it was great that we got to go to her this time. She had a BBQ Saturday night so we were also able to see Jess, Nicole and Courtney. It was a lot of fun to hang out at her amazing new condo and see old friends. Let me tell you, when you have a 1 year old and someone offers to pick you up from the airport, have whole milk and fish sticks ready when you get back to their place and they offer to host you for the night, you should accept and be their friend forever.

(Below: Rachel and Nicole)

After our time with Rachel was up, we went to stay at the hotel with my mom and grandma, the sleeping situation worked out perfectly and it was nice to have family so close. Our first order of business was meeting up with my brother and cousin Erin and going to the Museum of Science and Industry for the Harry Potter exhibit. The museum was a lot of fun and it was great to see Erin.

(Below: David, Erin and I)

(Below: The Weasley's Car!)

The rest of the trip was spent walking, checking out David's office, ordering in food and relaxing.

Though the trip was a lot of fun, it was great to get back to Don last night, Ryan and I both missed him a lot.