Chicago

Last weekend we decided to take the Amtrak train from St. Louis to Chicago for the weekend. Lyla loved the train at first, but we found it was pretty difficult to keep a 1 year old entertained for a 6 hour train ride. She was pretty good, but did not nap until we saw the Chicago skyline (of course!). We had a great time at Shedd Aquarium and we were lucky enough to be able to spend time with family that Lyla got to meet for the first time. Such a fun weekend!

All aboard!!

Ready for lunch in the dining car

Finally out…and we are almost there!

Playing in the hotel room

One block from our hotel was Lake Michigan and Navy Pier

Ready for dinner at Lou Malnati's

Bedtime 

Excited for Shedd Aquarium

Apparently stingrays won't let you pet them if you splash the water…

Checking out the belugas

The jellyfish exhibit

They freak me out!

Loving the aquatic show

Ready for the 4D Ice Age experience

After the aquarium we walked around and did some sightseeing, apparently she wasn't impressed! :)

Saturday night we were able to meet Uncle Norm, Aunt Janet, Brian, Denise, and the kids at Harry Caray's for dinner. We had a lot of fun!

With the Chicago Marathon taking place on Sunday morning, we had quite the adventure getting to Union Station. We took a cab, the L Train, and huffed it 10 blocks with all of our luggage but we made it on time. Lyla loved chasing the pigeons around while waiting for our train.

Thank you, Denise, for the coloring book which helped kill time on the way home!