Friday, April 4, 2014

Chicago Trip

So I'm not so good yet at getting my pictures from Instagram to my computer and onto the blog....hence why the pictures are different sizes.

We started the fun in South Bend at the LaQuina Inn and Suites hotel.  A very nice hotel, but the small was way too small and was packed full with a birthday party so we didn't swim too long.  After a little swimming and some Pizza Hut delivered to the room, we went to sleep.  We woke up to several inches of snow and were very glad we headed out the night before so we weren't driving in the snow trying to catch the train.  

Once arriving in Chicago, we walked to our hotel (in 10 degree if not colder weather!), Allerton, and were pleased to find out they upgraded our room for free to a suite!  The American Girl store was just around the corner so that was our first stop for shopping.  Macey decided on the girl of the year, Isabelle and Kelsey fell in love with Rebecca.  Taylie picked a stuffed Lambie from Doc McStuffins at Disney Store.  The rest of the day was spent playing in the hotel room with the new dolls, more shopping, and going out to eat.  

The next day, we walked to a nearby Coffee Bakery for breakfast and enjoyed the Hershey store.  Then it was about time to head back to the train station to come on home.    




















Thursday, April 3, 2014

Birthday Party Fun!

Macey and Kelsey decided on zebra/cheetah print theme this year for their birthday party.  Thanks to Aunt Brenda again for some fun cupcakes!  I should have cut one in half to show off the fun prints of cake inside.






Their birthday wish list this year:  money to spend at American Girl store in Chicago!


Their Aunt Lisa is so crafty!



Sammies for lunch!



Uncle Dave is serious about his games!





After the party, the girls and I, along with Jason's mom, sister and Merek headed out to South Bend since a snow storm was coming.  Our plan for the next two days...Chicago!