After returning from camp Kyle's family came to hang out with us for a week. Mike, Valinda, Kevin, and Emily (Kevin's girlfriend) came up first & we went to Chicago for a few days. I LOVE Chicago...it is never enough time there! Then, on the 4th we came back to meet David, Misty, and Ryan (Kyle's uncle, aunt, and cousin) to celebrate & hang out a few days! They are all wonderful and we had such a great time!
It was hard for me to narrow the pictures down since we did so much! So, here's a glimpse at what we did:
The boys waiting for the train:
Chicago-style deep dish...the BEST pizza...
Cubs vs. Brewers....awesome, exciting game! (a little hard on a Cardinals fan!)
Eatin' at Eds! (very sarcastic place....)
The famous "Silver Bean"...super cool!
Our reflection in the bean:
One of the awesome views from the Hancock building:
Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier..sad day, it wasn't running when we were there!
Our hotel was close to the firework show they did on the 3rd & 4th so Valinda & I walked down...this is as far as we made it! The street was packed!
Once we got back we headed over to the arch in St Louis to watch fireworks on the 4th. Valinda is INSANE and bought us all this lovely gear! :) 
Played some golf...even me...it was scary!
Em & I went to Union Station...very cool place! Google the "whispering arch"
St Louis has a great, free zoo...so we went there! This is my "appropriate" picture of the rhinos (the other one being them mating...that's a special experience to witness)
The monkey took that stick and tried to beat us through the glass.
Our last hoorah was the City Museum in St Louis. I've heard tons of great things but this was my first time to go. It was AWESOME!! Basically a huge warehouse and all this junk has been donated. You can climb through and explore...it is GREAT for kids and "big kids"! Definitely a must if you are ever in the area!!!
Part of the 7 story slide inside the cave area and the huge organ:
The rooftop. Yes, that bus is hanging over the edge!
Ryan driving the bus!
Some views of all the stuff you can climb through outside:
Kyle & Kevin having some brotherly fun!
Emily climbing through a tunnel
About to slide down one of the many slides
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Love the pictures even if I have already seen them before!! I wonder what the person who took y'alls picture at the arch was thinking about y'alls glasses and boas...crazy people!
How fun!!!! I want to go to Chicago sooo bad. I love the guys expressions at Ed's. And I love the 4th of july gear, very fun! You got some good pics of the City museum. I can't believe we haven't taken the girls there yet! Next time.
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