Lincoln Park Zoo

It was another HOT day, but we braved the zoo. We expected all of the animals to be hidden away, but they were out and about! Everytime we visit the lions, we always have issues. We visited Lion Country Safari in Florida and had to explain to our kids about the lions mating in front of us. This time we walk up to the viewing window, and there it is. The male lion with all of his glory right up close. Tayloran, of course, wanted to know what it was!!! Ryan decided that next time we are "skipping" the lions! We had a great time spending time together. Ryan is getting ready to go to Benton to start football, so this was our last famioy outing for awhile!

Two cool tourists on their way to the zoo!
We turned around to find Braelyn had took off her shirt! Whoops! Kelsey - this one is for you! You feel the pain of having a kid who hates clothes!!
Happy Zoo Visitors!
Avery, "Mine", Tayloran, and Braelyn

Childrens Museum

The girls had so much fun at the science museum. This wasn't one of our planned activities, but the girls talked us into it! They all had a great time exploring the different areas. They really liked making the pizzas and pretending to bake and box them just like a real pizzeria. Ryan and I enjoyed several areas also. It was well worth the $, and if you are a teacher - you get in free! BONUS!

The Dinosaur Dig
Tayloran and Avery fishing
Daddy learning about cooking safety.
The girls making pizza

Navy Pier

Wouldn't ya know it. On our day to Navy Pier it was 90 degrees. It was so hot, but we were determined to go ride the GIANT ferris wheel. We even talked Ryan into riding it. He HATES heights, but he didn't complain. If you have ever been on this, you know that it goes so slow you can't even feel yourself going around.

I bet you can't guess what we are getting here!!

The GIANT wheel!

Mommy and Braelyn

Addisyn and Daddy

Cubs Game

July 31st - Grandpa's Bday. Ryan's Dad is a huge CUB fan. For several years now, we have been attending a CUB game for his birthday. The family members vary, but all who attend have a great time. The last two years have been very hot, but as die hard CUB fans - we stay till the end!!! This year we decided to stay in town. The girls had a great time in Chicago!!!

Tayloran, Grandpa, & Avery

Avery
The Whole Crew

Happy 34th Birthday!!

Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday! I would post some of our pictures from our day in Chicago, but I can't figure out how to do it (I'll leave that to you!).

Love,

Ryan

I just went in and added this picture of my mom and I. We have been thru so much in the last 34 years! I'm so lucky to have a Mom that I can count on!!