A Series of Unfortunate Events with Good Company

Last weekend was the ward temple trip so since we were driving all the way to Chicago we thought it would be fun to also play downtown after the temple.  We decided to carpool with our neighbors and good friends (The Millers) so we could spend some more time with them before they move in a couple weeks :(

1. The bishopric provides child care for the ward temple trip.  So Ryan and I were going to trade off and do initiatories so that we could at least get to go to the temple.  However, due to some miscommunications Ryan didn't get to attend the temple (long story)

Eating lunch with Lynndon at the church where we were watching kids

2. We wanted to go to the Shedd Aquarium so we walked the mile from our car to the entrance but the computer system was down so there was over an hour wait to get into the aquarium.  Needless to say we decided to bag the aquarium.

Part of the line at the aquarium (entrance was at the top of the blue tent and the line wrapped around the corner)

3.  We walked about Millennium Park in the cold, but we did get some good pictures at "the bean."

4.  Ryan and Bret wanted to go to the Nike Store but it was another mile north and the blister on the ball of my foot just didn't like that idea.  So, Charise, Lynndon and I decided to stay close by and check out the "Public Library."

5.  The "Public Library" was really the Chicago Cultural Center so we just sat in the Lobby to stay warm.

6.  The Nike store was closed for remodel until Fall 2012 so the boys walked all the way up there to see a boarded up building.

7.  On their way back they stopped for some Garrett's Popcorn.  They waited in line for 30 minutes only to find out that the credit card system was full and it would take 20 minutes for it to re-boot.  Thank goodness they had some cash!

8.  Pizza at Giordano's was delicious!  

9.  We get to the car only to realize we lost our parking ticket so we had to pay the maximum rate.  Haha.... really?!? today of all days?

10.  As we drove away from Chicago there was this dark low cloud hanging over it.  That must be why nothing went our way!  

Eating our popcorn on the drive home (don't worry we were stopped at a red light!)

Despite our series of unfortunate events it was still a fun trip.  We had a great time with the Millers.  We sure are going to miss them!