Chicago Inbetween

Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year:  The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again.  

~Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Last week was Makayla's 4th birthday and next week is Mason's 2nd birthday, so...

We took time in between their two birthdays and headed to Chicago for the day. 

We were joined by some great friends on an exciting train ride to Chicago, celebrated birthdays in the rainforest (Rainforest Cafe), and walked around downtown enjoying the shops and sights on a beautiful beautiful day.

Bright and early in the morning...
Here coooomes the train!!

I just love the look of excitement on Makayla's face as the train approaches!
Mason on the other hand in sitting back with me saying "Get you, get you".  At first, he was afraid of the train, but quickly warmed up and enjoyed the excitement with us!

...Here are my two babies, so very happy to be on a choo-choo!

It's fun to ride the train with kids - to experience everything through their eyes!

...makes life so much more meaningful.

...and of course, you can't ride the train without snacks or drinks! This is Mason enjoying donut holes and a Capri Sun!

Here we are - at the Rainforest!!  

...and singing "Happy Birthday" and celebrating with a Volcano Cake and sparklers!

After our yummy lunch, we walked downtown - sat in the park, went in and out of shops and old buildings, did a lot of people watching, enjoyed the perfect weather...

...we just had a good time with each other! -

Riding the train (highlight for the kids), a day in downtown Chicago, a beautiful September day, great friends, and a celebration of birthdays for Makayla and Mason!
What more could we ask for?
Nothing.

 The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

~ Oprah Winfrey ~