We planned a super fun day to celebrate
Willow turning THREE!!!
We started with breakfast at Sunrise Cafe,
our favorite neighborhood diner.
The server was so sweet
about it being Lolo's special day
and even put a candle in the French toast.
A group of 6 police officers
eating at the next table
sang "Happy Birthday" to her along
with the rest of the patrons.
It was so cute and Willow just loved it.
Next up we headed to Navy Pier
to try out the new, bigger Ferris Wheel.
Willow was a little unsure
when we first got on...
She held tight to Mommy & Daddy
as we reached the top.
Pretty soon she was having fun
and enjoying the awesome view.
Selfie at the top, 196 feet high!
Unsure of how long the ride was going to be,
we were pleasantly surprised when
it went around 3 full times.
We also went up & down and up & down
on the Light Tower ride. All smiles!
We headed to Build-a-Bear next.
Willow insisted on this Batman bear,
which she promptly named Bruce
for her first ever Build-a-Bear experience.
Mila lucked out too as we happened
to be there on a buy-one-get-one free day!
We are members of the
Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier,
so we had to pop in and
check the latest exhibits.
Willow has always been so good
at keeping herself busy.
She played in the water area
as long as we'd let her.
It wouldn't be a trip to Navy Pier
(for our kids anyway...)
without a stop at the pretzel place.
Later, Daddy took the girls to
Smith Park for some splash pad
and playground fun.
This kid is a GOOF
and she knows it.
Sometimes we call her Chris
because oddly enough she reeeeeally
looks (and acts!) similar
to the late, great Chris Farley.
One of these days she is going to figure out
who we're talking about and be none too pleased.
She brings SO much joy to this family!
And with that, folks,
we have to let you know--
I'm putting the blog on the back burner for now,
and maybe forever.
I started this right before Mila was born
and I am so glad I did.
It's awesome to
look back at all the memories
we've made as a family,
but the truth is we are busier than ever,
and with the ease of Instagram and Facebook
(and the next latest thing I'm too lame
to figure out)
I don't feel the need to document
in this form as much anymore.
Also...a confession.
Despite my post earlier this summer
about sticking around Chicago,
we actually very recently found a home in
Ogden Dunes, Indiana
that we could not resist.
And then sold ours in less than a day!
We are super excited,
and if all goes according to plan
will be making the move at the end of September.
Please wish us luck
with our new adventure--
we're gonna need it!
