Parker and his cousins

This is from the last night at the hotel. Parker enjoyed living with all of his favorite people. He has been listing everyone's names several times a day, asking where they all are. I felt like I said "They are at work today, but we'll see them again soon" at least 10 times today. I'm glad that he enjoyed them so much, but we are not ready to ask everyone to move in with us so he can eat breakfast with Gaga (Grandma) and Papa each morning!

Chicago/Legoland

Legoland was a blast. The kids loved it, plus it helped that we were one of only three families there at that particular time. They had amazing displays of characters, the Chicago skyline, a jungle, etc. All out of little Legos! They also had two little rides. I didn't get to go on them, however, as I was rejected at the front of the line for being pregnant. It never even occured to me that the slow moving ride might not be okay for pregnant women. I guess I've never tried to hop on a ride in either pregnancy. I just had to look on and act as if I was excited for everyone else :)

Yes, my little cuddler is giving Bob the Builder a good ol' Parker hug:

My brother's special talent:

Chicago/Museum of Science and Industry

This was a big museum for our little guy, but he found plenty of things to drive. He sure loves to be behind a wheel.

Parker in the perfect-sized car---the electric car. He loved it!

Chicago/Shedd Aquarium

My whole family went up to Chicago for the week to have a little vacation together. We stayed in Schaumburg next door to IKEA (spent a good amount of time there, as usual) and drove into the city a couple of days to enjoy the museums and Garrett's Popcorn. The first full day, we headed to Shedd Aquarium. Parker loved it all. He was there a little over a year ago, but what a difference taking a 1 year-old vs. a 2 year-old! We had so much fun watching him explore.