Roadtrip

Miss me?  The kids had a break from school and we fled to the big city...Chicago.

In particular, the kids (and the sock) went to visit the Star Wars exhibit. Out of this world!

In the 22 years that Doogie and I've been married he often teases me about my ability to run into someone I know.  The story remains the same even in a city of 3 million people.  While Special K was busy trying to teach a robot to walk, we managed to run into our former neighbors from ten years ago!  Imagine what might happen if I came to your town.

Of course the exhibit wasn't the only thing Chicago had to offer.  We played tourists and went to Navy Pier and walked the Magnificent Mile.  There was a geocache at Water Tower Place and soon we had a pretty good idea as to why Chicago is known as the Windy City.

Unfortunately, all of the hats, mittens and scarves were tucked away in the laundry room drawer.  (We could've used a few items from the drawer.) 

Along the way Special K, who lives in her warm woolens at home, HAD to buy a hat. The fact that is was just like Kelsi's from HSM2 may have had something to do with it too. (She loves that movie and soundtrack!)

Later, when we met up with Tom and Franklin for a late lunch, I'll admit to being slightly embarrassed when Franklin asked if I'd knit Special K's hat.  How I wanted to say, "Why yes...that is one of my projects."  But, instead, I admitted to being the knitter who purchased acrylic knitwear for her child.  These things happen when you roadtrip.   

Comments

[Robin in VA]

Why yes...I did miss you! What a great trip, sounds like a load of fun. I'd been meaning to ask how Tom & Franklin are doing!
WOW...the girls are really growing. I know we've never met in person but if I saw you on the street in my hometown, I'd know you in a heartbeat!

[Laura W.]

Even though you all look like you are going to blow away, I know you know that Chicago is windy because of all the hot air coming out of politicians' mouths. It's one of the many things I learned on that study abroad.

[3rd Daughter]

I have learned to always bring a scarf, no matter where or when I am going. (Germany...in the summer? You better believe it!) But now maybe I'll add a hat to that list as well. You guys put on brave faces...I know how miserable I would have been!

[Channon]

One of my favorite cities, but I've only been in the summer. I would have to pack or buy woolies too!

[trek]

If he asked, at least it was well made!

[Fairy Godmother]

My LYS has a pat answer for the question, "Did you make that?" You smile and say, "No, but I could have". Sounds like you all had a great time!