Abby's Chicago Trip

Abby got invited to go to Chicago with Addison this year. Addison's brother Brett had a hockey tournament there and it was over Addison's birthday. To make her birthday a little more fun since they had to be out of town for hockey, they let Addison take Abby along. I was really nervous about Abby being that far away and especially going this time of year when it is prime cold and flu season. I set all my worries aside and we decided to let her go since she would be with Andrea who treats Abby like their 4th child. 

Shedd Aquarium

 Abby had fun visiting such a big city. We have never taken the kids there so all of this was new to her. She was shocked at how many homeless people there were and how tall the buildings were.

They spent a lot of time at hockey games but these 2 girls could keep each other busy forever. They always seem to have a great time and never get tired of seeing each other.

They visited the Shedd Aquarium and got to see a dolphin show which was a highlight for Abby.

This trip took the place of the annual Kansas City shopping trip so they stopped at the American Girl Doll store and got their dolls hair done. It's a little sad that this is coming to an end. They are starting to grow out of this stage and pretty soon they will want to hang out with boys instead of play with dolls. I am really not ready for that!

They tried an authentic deep dish pizza place but our goofy child got buttered noodles instead. 

They had a blast at the hotel pool. Poor Linda, Addison's grandma, shared a hotel room with this crazy duo. I hope she managed to get some sleep!

They ate at the Sugar Factory for her birthday. They all shared the blue ocean drink.

On the weekend they visited the SKY DECK. This looks terrifying to me but they thought it was super cool. They waited in line for about an hour for their 30 seconds of being on the deck. Look at how flexible these 2 are.

Abby had a fabulous 5 days and survived without us. We sure missed her though especially Emmy.

Thanks for such a fun trip Andrea and Bryant!