Chicago, you win.

We arrived in Chicago around 6:30 p.m. and headed straight downtown. We didn't have a plan other than to find a parking spot and wander around the lakefront a bit. We couldn't pass through Chicago without at least stopping. I hadn't been there for several years so it was fun to go back. It is such a fantastic city. As we were looking for parking, we passed by a playground that looked really fun (it turned out to be Maggie Daley Park, a fairly new park within Millennium Park) so we pulled into the nearest parking garage ($33 to park!! but worth it in the end) and headed straight for the park. The kids were THRILLED to not only be out of the car but exploring probably the coolest park we've ever been to. With so many nooks and crannies to discover, we all loved it. The sky was beautiful that evening and I couldn't stop taking pictures. The location was perfect. Lake on one side, skyscrapers and city on the other. The lake breeze and cool air were so refreshing after leaving our hot and humid North Carolina summer. It was a little tricky to keep track of everyone in such a huge place but we played for as long as we could and had the best time together.

Amelia and Ben taking a selfie.