Friday, September 29, 2006

Chicago...a few weeks ago

We traveled to Chicago a few weeks ago to spend time with John's family. We spent a little time with just about everyone. Many people had not physically seen Sophia since she was a few months old. I enjoyed my very first piece of "authentic" Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Wow! Talk about cheesy...Sophia loved every bite.

While we were in town we celebrated Grandpa Barson's birthday. He and Sophia wore matching Mrs. Spider eyes. Sophia had to stick her finger in the frosting right away. Wait a second...I am not counting enough candles on that cake! Shouldn't there be 60 or something?


The flash worked a little better on this photo. It got warm for a second there with all that 'hot air' blowing around... ;)

We found a great park for Sophia to unleash her energy fairly close to the hotel. She loved the ducks, and eagerly wanted to swim with them.


Great Grandma Barson lifts Sophia to look at the goldfish. Thanks for the cute outfits from Great Grandma Barson and Aunt Kathie. Sophia had a great time with Aunt Kathie since she has grandkids of her own and had fun toys (and real turtles).


"Up Down!" Sophia worked grandma and grandpa really well on the teeter totter. Everyone had to take turns because the leg burn was a little painful.

Here is Aunt Katie taking her turn with Sophia. We all had a great time and Sophia surely enjoyed all the attention.