304 - in Chicago!

We drove to Chicago on Thursday. Stopped for lunch to visit Jenna in Fort Wayne. You know, it's amazing how good friends can not see each other for a year and connect like we talk every day. We went to a really neat rec area and just sat and visited over some Arby's. We were potentially going to play mini golf, but we had such a nice time visiting in the beautiful breeze, that we never got to it.

Friday, we went to the Field Museum and Adler Planetarium. Awesome!!! Went to the Underground Adventure and the Egyptian Exhibit at the Field. Very cool. The kids and I had been to the Underground Adventure before, but it was new to Scott. And the Egyptian Exhibit is always amazing.

Dinner - we texted a friend to figure out where the Giordano's was. I don't know why I can't remember where it is. It is probably my favorite place to eat. It was an hour & a half wait. So, we went to the Foodlife Food Court in the basement of Water Tower Place. Very cool. A food court concept with tons of choices. Everyone gets a "credit card" when they enter and you go to the station of your choice to get your food. Lizzie had lasagna, Alex had soup, Scott and I had Chinese. The kids had unlimited soda. :) They were happy. Really neat idea. Overwhelming at first, but very cool once you get used to it.

Saturday was Lincoln Park Zoo and the Lego Games Tour. They had life-sized versions of some of their games. We all enjoyed playing Race 3000, Ramses Pyramid, and Minotaurus. And, I got us signed up for a tournament on stage at 5:30. We walked around the zoo and enjoyed it. It is an amazing zoo. Especially since it is free!! Then we took the bus over to Giordano's for lunch. Hour & 15 minute wait. Good pizza. Of course I can only manage about half a piece because it is stuffed with tons of cheese. So, we have leftovers for whenever that fits in.

My parents were in by the time we got back. Missi had a fabulous dinner for us and then we played Tripoley while the kids enjoyed cable and computer time. I had forgotten how much fun Tripoley is. We definitely have to get the kids to play it.

Sunday, we had crustless quiche with spinach, roasted red pepper, and feta cheese. YUMMM! And fruit salad. Then Missi and Alex went to Despicable Me while the rest of us went to Billy Elliot. Broadway show. Very good. Then back to Missi's for tacos. Yum. But, I went too long without eating and without protein and was not feeling well. Took a nap after dinner. M&D, Scott & Missi played Triple Play. Which worked fine.

Today, I made sure I started with a protein shake. As good as breakfasts have been, I really need to be having my protein shake. I do better when I start the day with protein.

We are doing the Skydeck on the Willis Tower/Sears Tower. Then we are going to Shedd Aquarium. May do the Water Taxi in between. Need to figure out lunch. I'm also packing my trail mix so that I can snack on that. (it's almonds, pistachios, craisins, and dried blueberries - a little salty, but high in protein)

Aren't you all proud of me that I'm blogging from Chicago?!! Can't seem to manage it when I'm home, but I find time when in Chicago.