on the train, going into the city on Friday
my first shot in the city
my favorite picture from the trip, Katy & Kelly on the bus
first stop... American Girl Place on Michigan Ave. The girls picked out dolls that look just like them. This store is pretty much the Mecca for any girly-girl.
Lunch at the American Girl Cafe, a pink, sparkly, girl's dream come true. So much fun.
Atop the Hancock Building (100 stories tall). This is my 2nd tribute to Ferris Bueller (my first was naming my child Cameron).
the Bean is the coolest.
There were a handful of people napping in the park, so we joined them!
Cutest cousins.
After a long walk and a short bus ride (the girls' feet were getting tired), down Michigan Ave., we FINALLY got to the place I was most looking forward to... The Art Institute of Chicago. It was everything I imagined and more. Okay, get ready for lots of pictures that don't do the art justice...
Renoir, On the Terrace
Degas, the Star
This was one of my favorites, it was so beautiful. The Captive Slave by John Philip Simpson
I didn't know the Art Institute had so many Van Gogh's in their collection. I was so excited to find this self portrait, and this....
The Bedroom
Seurat, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
A few Monet's... Water Lilies
Stacks of Wheat
Manet's Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers
part of the new modern wing at the Art Institute
We finished of the day with a deep dish pie at Giordano's. I really wish I had one of those right now.
My sweet little niece, Abby, covered in tomato sauce. Such a great day!
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can't wait to see more photos.