CHICAGO......and all that Jazz!

The Jensen Clan and the Chicago skyline

After Minneapolis we drove through Wisconsin stopping only in Madison to eat breakfast and straight on to the windy city we flew...unfortunately for us it was the stormy and rainy city when we arrived. Steve stayed at a KOA outside Chicago to do office work in the Winnie and the kids and I packed up to meet up with Nana in a small town outside Chicago called Romeoville. The next day Steve went to work with Joy Bowen in Chicago and we spent the morning with Nana and then said our good-byes. Although it was a very short visit with Nana, it's always good to see her and especially since we are so far from home. The kids and I also enjoyed staying at a hotel for a night and swimming and relaxing away from the Winnie for a change. After our good-byes, the kids and I were off on an excursion to the big city. We hopped on a train in a Chicago suburb and took the train into the city. We got off the train and walked towards the water and the Navy Pier. After their work day, Joy dropped Steve off at the Navy Pier where we rode some rides and walked around. Then we went to the Uno's Pizzeria for some Chicago-style deep dish Pizza and then we walked around the city exploring and staring up at all the big buildings. Emilie loved the American Girl store too...We had a great time in Chicago and exhausted we all took the train back to the car having had a very fun filled day!

Joy Bowen with Steve and the kids after their work day

Navy Pier BIG Ferris Wheel

View of the Chicago skyline from the BIG Ferris Wheel

Emilie ecstatic about her new American Girl dresses. One for her and one for her Bitty Baby that matches!