Spring Break Get-Away

I really wanted to do something special with the girls for Spring Break, but obviously after Disney, we knew we weren't going anywhere warm and tropical.

However, we had the best "getaway" for Spring Break thanks to Aunt Julie and Lucy!!!!  We went down for 2 day of Spring Break Fun in the City!  It was the perfect getaway and we had the best time!!!!  Plus, we took advantage of all of Julie and Joe's memberships!  ;)

On Tuesday, we went to Navy Pier.  After a great lunch, we decided to head to the Children's Museum.  The girls played while Lucy slept, but after she woke up, the girls were so excited to play with her.

Caitlin "scooting" around Navy Pier.  Instead of bringing a double stroller, I brough a single stroller and a scooter.  The girls thought it was fun to scoot around even if it wasn't "time efficient".

The Children's Museum was a fun "surprise" because it wasn't on our original agenda...but thanks to Jules and Joe's membership, the girls were able to take advantage of it!

Shoppingn around

3 Monkeys in a car

This is only 12 short years away!

The comedian

Thanks to Daddy, I LOVE to pretend to drive a car! ;)

"At the carwash...yeah!"

Mommy's girl

Both the girls went up here numerous times!

After the museum, we headed back to Jules and Joe's house.  It was a great night because in addition to us, Rob, Joe, Katie, and Vern all came over for dinner!!  And we had Smoke Daddy's, which is our absolute favorite in Chicago so we were so happy!  The whole fam and Smoke Daddy's is an awesome combo!

The girls and I slept over...and the next morning we were headed to the Shedd Aquarium.  Jules had to do some last minute cleaning for a showing for their condo, so I took the 3 girls for a walk.  Along the way, we found this amazing little bakery "Bleeding Heart Bakery" which is one of my new fave finds in the city!  The girl's saw this donut called "Mommy's Little Helper" which made their eyes light up, so of course I let them get it...it's spring break!  I could only imagine Jule's face when she sees what I fed Lucy for breakfast!  :)

That's one big donut!!!

We got to the Shedd right when it opened and even found street parking, so we knew it was going to be a good day.  For the first hour, it felt like we had the Shedd to ourselves.  It was so much fun!  Thanks AGAIN to Jules and Joe for letting us take advantage of your membership! 

The seal was just "chillin"

The "jellies" were the big highlight of the day.  We went through MANY times to see them..and left with 2 Jellyfish stuffed animals and a book about Jellyfish.  Such a great time!

This lady was cleaning the penguins glass and it was so cute because all the penguins were cuddling on her...or pecking her to get her out of their space...hard to tell...but I was surprised how much they loved human interaction. 

Hands on water exhibit is always a favorite.

Sweet Lucy!!!!

Thanks again so much to Jules and Lucy for a great 2-day getaway for Spring Break.  It was awesome and we had the best time!!!!!

And the topping on the cake was when we got home, I had these waiting at the door:

with the sweetest note from Rob thanking me for all I do with the girls everyday!  Flowers for no reason...I really am the luckiest mom/wife/girl in the world...and I made sure to tell the girls to make sure they marry someone who does things like that for them!  ;)  Thanks so much Babe for the surprise...it sure made my day!  It's the best "bonus" a mom could get!  ;)

In other news, today starts day 1 of potty training.  I changed 3 pairs of underwear while trying to type this post, so we'll see......

And in Apraxia news, we have a new "addition" to our family coming today or tomorrow that has been shown to really, really help kids with Apraxia...I can't wait to share it with you as soon as it's delivered!!!!!

I'm off...to change some undies! :)  Happy Spring Break!