Going Places

Our trip to Chicago was a lot of fun. Emma loved the train, though Mommy thought it was a little bumpy! Kit had a wonderful time seeing all her friends at the American Girl store. I must admit that I prefer the old store to this new location at Water Tower Place. It just isn't the same but Emma loved seeing all the new displays. She got the cutest little witch outfit for her doll and a few other things with her birthday money. Emma also got to have her picture taken and it was displayed on a jumbo screen for the whole store to see-pretty cool for a girl who wants to be a rock star!

We had brunch at the Grand Luxe Cafe with Alli, Rachael, and John and it was soooo yummy. After a little shopping on Michigan Avenue we went to dinner with my family for my mom's birthday. We took a taxi which was a total highlight for Em and saw a wedding party taking pictures in one of the little parks. Of course Emma wanted to stop and watch--she thinks all girls in wedding dresses are princesses!

Emma is such a city girl--we caught her spacing out a lot just looking around. We were at Crate and Barrel and Emma was standing at the window just staring out at all the people. I asked her what she was doing (cause it's just not like Em to be so quiet and still) and she said "just watching". She loves all the noise and movement. I think she will grow up to be like Alli and Rachael and leave her Momma for the city.

Last week Emma had her first field trip. We went to Funk's Grove and it was gorgeous. It was a morning spent just enjoying being outside and experiencing nature. It was fun to see Emma interact with kids in her class and to get to know some of the other moms.

We are heading back to Funk's Grove this weekend for their autumn festival and I plan to take Emma's 6 year pics while we are there. We still haven't gotten any pumpkins or mums so we definately have to do that this weekend. Emma has been home sick--yesterday and today--so I'm not sure if she will be up for another busy weekend. She is supposed to go to West's homecoming parade with Nana Kathy tomorrow so hopefully she feels well enough to go to school.

Time to end the epic post! Watch for new pics soon!