Art Institute of Chicago

Ellie went to the Children's Art Studio at the Art Institute. 

She had a great time picking out materials.

Cutting and Taping

Creating her "Picaso"

Deb and Charlie Visit

Deb and Ellie in Millenium Park

Traditional Chicago Deep Dish from Giordanos.

Cold but fun.

Deb and Charlie near the underground reef

Deb and Charlie in front of Shedd's Aquarium


John Ellie and Katie by "that boy and his fish"

Morton Arboretum

 Ellie in the Daffodil Glade


Climbing a tree in the Children's Garden


Running to Daddy.

St Patrick's Day in the City

Ellie loved the GREEN river































And was fascinated by all the people and their outfits.


It was a tiring day,


but she rebounded to watch the parade.


She had a pretty good view on her dad's shoulders


and even got to make a craft.

Dupage Children's Museum

Wind Tunnel cheering for ISU


How does that work?