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I thought it was time to update on some more summer chaos & fun!! I love Chicago in the summer but honestly this past week I have been dragging and tired.  I think part of it is definitely that third trimester gig and the end of summer quickly approaching.  But even though this Mama is tired we are so grateful for these cool, sunny days and this amazing city that allows us to explore and have daily adventures! I am energized by the buzz of the city in the summer.

It wouldn't be summer in the city without traffic on Lake Shore Drive..argh!

theater hike at the Nature Center to see James & the Giant Peach

it was a hot hike!

Anni was super pumped they allowed audience participation....she was a shark :)

meeting the cast


lots of girl time with Joy

free museum passes at the library rock our world! We checked out the Peggy Notebaert Museum with friends one morning

seriously they should pay this kid for the big reactions!! Love it!

Beavers and Frogs..oh my!!

During J's two weeks in Cali the girls attended a VBS in Evanston with friends

we headed over to our old 'hood for free Shakespeare in the Park with friends

I am so grateful for the amazing rich opportunities living in the city affords our family. Seriously awesome!


And having no backyard does not hold us urban dwellers from rockin' an inflatable pool in the alley......so who is coming over?

We are gonna soak in these last weeks of summer and you are welcome to join us!