Last week we went to Chicago. Steven and I had never been there before (unless you count a 36 hour trip back in 2001 when Steven thought he wanted to be an actor). That is a whole other blog all together:) Anyways, back in 2001 we didn't have a lot of extra money. In fact, we only had $ for gas, food, and one night of a hotel. So, that's all we did. Fast forward 14 years...Chi Town again! This time with 3 of our closest friends and my cousin. Man, it was a blast and we had absolutely perfect Chicago weather. Just 2 days after leaving it snowed 8 inches at O'Hare Airport. No thank you! We were long gone by then (thank heavens). All the pretty weather allowed us to shop the Magnificent Mile, walk Navy Pier, visit the "Bean" in Millenium Park and probably several other outdoor activities that I am forgetting.
Tanya and I were able to check the states of Wisconsin and Michigan off our lists (thanks to a couple of road trips). Kenosha, WI and the lighthouses, mansions, and crystal clear Lake Michigan ranked high as one of my favorites on this trip. The whole city was beautiful and clean. Honestly, we didn't do much in Michigan but stop for a sign picture, get gas, and use the bathroom. Michigan was checked off the list and the majority of the day was spent in South Bend, IN (where we toured Notre Dame)...blog on that tomorrow.
It was a great trip, with fantastic people, and a welcomed break from work. Bonus...it rained almost the whole time we were gone (in Tulsa) so Steven wasn't on the phone the entire time coordinating crews and jobs because they weren't working anyways! Boom!
It's always hard leaving the boys but they have grown used to us leaving every so often. It's good for parents to get away some and enjoy some time alone, to rest, refresh, and clear your brains for a few days of the hustle and bustle that is life with children. We wouldn't trade these boogers for the world, but I wouldn't trade the priviledge to travel either. We are surely blessed! 
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