Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Winter Wonderland at Navy Pier

Tonight we visited Navy Pier's Winter Wonderland. My students went there today and had a blast so I decided Minh & I should try it. It's a great place for kids and adults to go hang out. There is an indoor ice skating rink (no we did not skate but we will soon, Minh promised me), a ferris wheel and a carasel, see pictures. A train takes you around to look at all the trees and other activities (blow up slides, cookie making stations, and so much more I have forgotten). They did have a great display of old Santas, see below. Each had a story of the country they came from and the meaning behind them along with traditions. Overall, I'd give it an A+ for a cheap, seasonal activity in Chicago for adults and kids!

Next on our list is ice skating downtown! Pictures to follow after the new year, hopefully. Merry Christmas to all! Hope Santa is good to you.











Sunday, December 10, 2006

Museum of Sci and Industry


Today we went to see the Christmas Trees from Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry with The Morgan's. The very tall & bright tree is the center of the tree area. Try to guess what trees represent what countries. Honestly I have TOTALLY forgotten by now. I think Germany, Ireland, and China are in there. Sorry I forgot! Anyway the last picture is of Minh future mode of transportation- in his dreams!












Sunday, December 3, 2006

A Walk to the Zoo Lights

Tonight we took the bus to Lincoln Park Zoo to see the lights. The temperature was 15 degrees so our camera is not the clearest on some pictures. Sorry about that. To answer the question.. What do animals do when it snows? They go inside, their not dumb! During this trip Minh finds a friend, maybe this is the place he really belongs! Hope you enjoy!









































Winter in Chicago

Our first snow day in Chicago! The pictures begin with what it looks like from our windows at 6am. Then the street Kasey walks down to get to work. Then the windows at Marshall Field's (Macy's) off State St. (Sorry for the glare.) This year's theme is Mary Poppins. The characters are all moving. Very neat! Then the Christmas Tree inside Marshall Field's at the Walnut Room. This year Vera Wang designed it. Very white & blue!