A couple of weeks ago Kyle and I took a trip to Chicago. We are not much on planning (we didn't even plan the trip until 2 weeks before), so it was fun to just go without an itinerary or a plan of what we were going to do. It is great to have nothing planned but to relax and have fun!
Although there was a heat wave and it was the hottest it has been in like 12 years (of course, why would we get to escape the heat?!?), we had a great time. We went to a Cubs game in Wrigley Field (the game was terrible but it was still fun to be in such an iconic stadium), the zoo, the conservatory (which was home to some of the most beautiful flowers ever!), walked around Soldier Field (another beautiful stadium where the Bears play), Millennium Park, and saw beautiful fountains and parks all over Chicago.
We both really enjoyed the city- you can be walking amongst sky rises and city buildings and out of nowhere you come upon a beautiful, serene nested park with gorgeous art sculptures. I think it would be a definite city of choice for both of us to move to if we had to leave Texas.
We spent quite a bit of time at the pier where the sail boats are docked because it was so calm and beautiful. I think this may have been Kyle's favorite part. We are destined to be water people! :)
We enjoyed great food (the pizza was AMAZING!!):
Spending time on the Navy Pier (even riding the Ferris Wheel!):
Only down side was that Kyle had a run in with Shel-the Shoe Shiner. I will skip the details on that. Just know that Shel walked away with $11 on that deal and Kyle walked away with not-s0-shined shoes. A tip to all- avoid the downtown streets after dark. Just saying. 
We had a great time! We want to make another trip to go to all the museums (there are TONS!) at some point in the future. Sadly, we only had a few days in Chicago so the museums didn't get marked off our list.
So now we are both back and work and ready for another vacation. Why do vacations always leave you wanting more? Maybe that's just me. And maybe one day we will make it to Alaska like I "plan."... one day... :)
