The Shisler Family Road Trip continues....

I am back to a computer where I can access the blog. I will catch you up on the Spring Break road trip so far...

We drove to Chicago on Friday after school. We stayed outside of the city in a Suburb and got up on Saturday morning to drive into downtown. The boys were mesmerized by the size of the buildings. I hadn't really thought of how big those buildings are...guess I have seen big buildings and big downtowns throughout my life so I don't really realize it. Fun to see it all through their eyes.

Saturday we went to the Field Museum which was fun. A lot of explaining to do for the boys. There is a lot to explain about science vs. biblical views on things. Cool dinosaurs to look at, a Pirate exhibit Jack liked....lots of "stuffed" animals. Probably wasn't the boys favorite museum ever but we had fun. The highlight for Tommy and Drew came after the museum...we went for a late lunch at the ESPN Zone. Of course the Buckeye game was on too so we watched it there on a HUGE screen, like a movie theater really. Then following some arcade games there we went to the LEGO store which was Jack's highlight. After all of that we were beat and heading to our hotel...

We stayed at the Hilton Chicago which was right on the lake on Michigan Avenue. A huge, beautiful hotel. The boys were so excited too. We decided to stay put for dinner and had Giordano's Pizza delivered. (Makila great tip thanks) Chicago Style stuffed pizza...YUMMY! We then all went in the pool, yes even Mom went in the cold hotel pool.

Sunday we hit the subway and rode it to Wrigley Field. Just for the subway experience and to see the field.   The subway was such a fun experience for the boys.  We made friends with the man who was "working" the subway.  He was so excited to show the boys how it all worked. Put his picture on here too.  So many wonderful life experiences we are gathering up.  Rode it back to the bus ride and took the bus to the Museum of Science and Industry. THAT museum was terrific. The boys loved it and there was so much to do. (we even ran in to the Rosberg, Wolfeswinkel, White families there..small world) We had a great time there....

Sunday night we went to the Hard Rock Cafe for dinner in a taxi, which was fun. Then we took a horse carriage ride around downtown. Then back to Ghiradelli's for a hot fudge sundae and back to the hotel by taxi. (Tommy and Scott walked 3 miles back to the hotel for fun :) )

Monday went for a walk by the lake in the morning and took some pictures with the skyline behind us...and of course...the boys found rocks to throw in the lake.  What is it about rocks, boys and throwing? Then we headed towards Ohio.

We would highly recommend staying at the Hilton Chicago or the Hilton Towes as the taxi drivers call it...great hotel.  Clean, newly remodeled, great service, kind people and wonderful location.  Probably the fanciest place we have ever taken the boys...they loved it.  :)  The boys enjoyed our bellman too...he was a fun guy.  He even let Jack try on his hat, the picture didn't turn out of that one but the one below is pretty fun.

Stopped for brunch at Bob Evans, Scott's favorite, and then drove the rest of the way to Ohio. Got to the farm, aka Grandma and Grandpa Shisler's, in time for dinner. Grandma Shisler had made everyones favorites, mashed potatoes, pot roast, creamed spinach, salad, gravy, homemade applesauce. YUMMY...and the best part a Homemade Peach Pie. Just what we were hoping for...

Boys are all up and running this morning. Drew is busy playing with their new puppy Cindy, Tommy is shooting hoops, and Jack has dug up all of Daddy's old toys and is playing with those...

This got really long...will update tomorrow....