Now that we are back though I have to say the flights were great!! It's the 1st time Tim and I have flown in forever, especially on American, where there were no delays and we got in and out on time! Avery did Awesome too!! I have to give major thanks and props to Courtney for telling us about downloading her TV shows/movies onto our iTouch instead of getting a DVD player for her. That thing worked like a charm!!
We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back to Chicago sometime soon and hopefully in the summer instead of the winter :)
Walking to our gate in Dallas with Darmi
Such a "Big Girl" waiting for our plane. I will have to say that we got away with Avery sitting on our laps this time but I'm afraid it will be our last time to do this since she will be 3 very soon and really is getting too big to sit in our laps for the whole flight. I had been hearing how tough they were being on having kids under 2 fly but we had no problems passing her for under 2. In Chicago especially no one even paid attention to her...I had my story ready and everything but I didn't have to use it on this trip!
When we arrived in Chicago, after battling the 2 o'clock traffic we made a lunch stop at the infamous Portillo's Hot Dog Restaurant. If you have plans to go to Chicago make sure this is a must eat spot on your list!!
Check out Tim's loaded dog. I have to say I'm Plain Jane next to him - mustard only :)
Avery really loved the cups of ketchup...another thing she gets from her Daddy! This girl could can't get enough ketchup!
Friday night they had a welcoming party at the hotel's hospitality suite. It was so nice to see all our family again - it has been forever!! So long, that they had never met Avery! We had a blast catching up with everyone!
Cousin's kids photo
Such a cute couple
Another cute couple!!
Two beauties!
Walking about downtown on Saturday. We were lucky to have our own personal tour guide, Mollye! She lived in Chicago for 7 years persuing her medical degree so she knew the town like the back of her hand. Surprisingly, the weather was not too bad...kind of like the weather we had been having in Dallas so we were able to walk around to some of the sites. Tim was even so bold as to not wear a jacket this afternoon!
The Bean was so neat! What an interesting sculpture and we had so much fun looking at ourselves inside and outside!
It's a pretty far way down Ms. Avery!
Yummy ice cream for dessert
Aren't they so cute!
Avery really loved the cups of ketchup...another thing she gets from her Daddy! This girl could can't get enough ketchup!
Friday night they had a welcoming party at the hotel's hospitality suite. It was so nice to see all our family again - it has been forever!! So long, that they had never met Avery! We had a blast catching up with everyone!
Here's Avery sitting with the girls and chatting :)
Cousin's kids photo
Mommy and "The Winker"
Goofy brothers
Such a cute couple
Another cute couple!!
Two beauties!
Daddy and His Girl
Checking out the views from the hotel windows
Walking about downtown on Saturday. We were lucky to have our own personal tour guide, Mollye! She lived in Chicago for 7 years persuing her medical degree so she knew the town like the back of her hand. Surprisingly, the weather was not too bad...kind of like the weather we had been having in Dallas so we were able to walk around to some of the sites. Tim was even so bold as to not wear a jacket this afternoon!
Avery and Tim playing in the snow
These boys were collecting money for charity and if you donated money they would dance for you...
The Bean and Tim in his infamous vacation pose
The Bean was so neat! What an interesting sculpture and we had so much fun looking at ourselves inside and outside!
After The Bean we headed over to the Hancock Center. We decided to take a cab with the little one in toe since it was a pretty far walk. Had to take a pic of the advertisement on the cab next to us. Wonder if it's good Vodka...never heard of it before!
Here's the Hancock Center Tower...pretty tall!! We headed up to the 96th floor on a superfast elevator I must say to have a drink at the Signature Lounge and check out the amazing views!
Pretty good views for it being so overcast
It's a pretty far way down Ms. Avery!
Saturday night the celebration continued at the delicious restaurant, Topo Gigio. Despite a seriously late nap and a possibility of not even making it out, Avery rallied and was the last one up again :) The food was delicious, the drinks were abundant and the party was so much fun!! They had a lot of kid themed things like these fun hats and glow-stick bracelets.
Yummy ice cream for dessert
The Brothers (Uncles) and their Kids (Cousins)
Aren't they so cute!
The Boys...with full glasses. Come to think of it, I never saw their glasses empty :)
Two of my Favorite Men!
Mom and I!
Are you ready for some dance moves...our little mover and shaker tore it up on the dance floor!! We couldn't get her off and she was so sad when the DJ was packing up his gear. The last song they played was "Single Ladies" by Beyonce and Avery was in Heaven!!! 
Avery and her new friend Chase trying to Line Dance
Dancing with Uncle Brian
Avery and her new friend Chase trying to Line Dance
Dancing with Uncle Brian
and Daddy
and Mommy
Killing time at the airport on Sunday - Avery was taking photos of everyone. I think she's getting pretty good at it!!
See you next time Chicago...thanks for a wonderful trip!
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