Gilson Beach
So our last day in Chicago was well spent. After church and the temple we finally got Livs home in time to nap in her own bed! When she woke up, we popped over to Gilson Park for some serious beach time. The kids loved playing in the sand and the playground on the beach was just an added bonus.We returned to John and Krista's for a delicious Sunday dinner of Ruth Ann's ribs (frozen from her own trip out a few weeks before) and Krista's homemade french bread and apple crisp for dessert.
Once the kids were in bed and Joseph and I felt mostly packed up, the 5 of us played Ticket to Ride. It was just too much fun--those brothers together are so silly and Krista and I are total suckers for all their jokes. Our lovely Sunday afternoon and evening together made me so happy that we had booked a Monday morning flight (at 6:30 am!) and were able to enjoy a long, full family day.
However, the alarm clock at 4:15 am was not so enjoyable. And even though the traffic was obsolete that early in the morning, the airport was still plenty busy--but we made it to our flight with time to spare and home to Utah early enough to get Joseph to work Monday morning and Bentley to school by 10:15 am.
Oh Chicago (and Johnny and Kica and Bob) we miss you! We loved all our adventures between Evanston and downtown and especially loved that we could spend time with family in such a beautiful place. We will be back--most likely with older kids--but back again someday.
3 comments:
if you go in the next five years we'll meet you there. Sounds like such a fun family vacation
Super fun. How great to take advantage of having family there!
We miss you guys and I loved our game nights. Pretty sure that we would love to have you as next door neighbors for life. :) love you guys.
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