Introducing Madeline

Navy Pier

John and Ellie on the Ferris Wheel

Scootin

Ellie is getting good at scootin around Graf Park.

Taste of Wheaton

Taste of Wheaton had carnival rides, food, live music and a classic car show. 

Ellie had a great time riding the rides.







She rode a dragon roller coaster and a fire truck. 

She delighted in turning on the siren and flashers on the fire truck.

Cosley Zoo Visit

The girls at Cosley Zoo. 








Is that a guinea hog - not to be confused with a guinea pig.

John showing the girls the rabbit.

Lincoln Park Zoo

We took Diana and the girls to Lincoln Park Zoo

So we could Monkey around.

And see the Gorillas

We watched the Gorillas while covering our ears because a big Gorilla pounded on the glass.  It was loud.


Diana and the girls

Hopping like kangaroos


Dad and his girl and his city

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"