My kind of town... Part 1

Going to Chicago is always an adventure.  We packed a lot in on our visit, but it was all worth it.

We had to go to a Cubs game, of course.  Elliot was soooo excited and it was all he talked about for weeks - before and after the trip.  We went with Savta and Uncles Yossi and Uncle David. Even though they lost, it was awesome!

Elliot hoping for a ball to come his way.
Uncle David explaining to Elliot why this seat is famous.

Can you see the happiness in his face?

We knew we were only in town for a week, so we tried to pack in some Chicago sightseeing Brown-town style and I think we did a great job with 2 little peeps with us.

Elliot admiring a totem pole from British Columbia along the lake side near Uncle Yossi's apartment.
Enjoying a picnic lunch by Lake Michigan
Watching a sailboat race.
The 2nd day we were in town, Elliot and Xander took a walk to Wrigley Field (only 6 blocks from Uncle Yossi's.)  Apparently it was meant to be.  There was a reporter at Wrigley taking pictures for a story on the franchises new owners.  He took their picture, but Xander thought nothing of it.  The next day, Xander bought the Chicago Tribune newspaper and there they were on page two.  Super cool, ay?

We took the kids to Lincoln Park Zoo.  It is a beautifully landscaped zoo in the heart of Chicago and the best part is that it is FREE.
Elliot and Miles enjoying a ride on the "choo-choo"
Checking out the Red Kangaroo with Uncle Yossi and Savta
Miles enjoying the view.
Looking at...
Da Boyz
Walking w/dada
Watching a rover at the Alder Planetarium 

Miles circling the sun

Savta was really excited to see all of us and made sure she saw us at least every day we were in town.
Singing "Ring around the Rosy"
Savta made us pancakes the last day we were in town.
Loving on Miles
Smiling with Elliot

Making Elliot laugh (he really LOVES his Savta)

Uncle Yossi and Uncle David live in Chicago and the boys were super excited to play with them. 
Yossi showing Miles how to use a blackberry.  Why not learn when you are 20 months, right?
Uncle Yossi chillin' w/Miles
Uncle David and Elliot laughing it up
Uncle David and Miles in bliss
Same expression - I love it!
         Snuggling with the Yossi

Uncle Yossi was so sweet and let us stay at his condo in the city (more like "take over" his condo.)  He is a great uncle with a huge heart!  Thanks again Uncle Ya Ya - we love you.

We loved seeing Savta and Uncle David, too, and love you both so much.  The boys talk about you all the time.  

Look below for Part 2.