We have just returned from a lovely weekend in Chicago.  Though the reason for going was not so pleasant, the weekend itself was.  We had some wonderful times with cousins, aunts, uncles and Gramma.  It is always so nice to be able to spend time just hanging and talking with one another.  I am so blessed and thankful to have a very close, wonderful and special family.  We are so close and all get along great.  Sure we all have our little quirks but we all love each other and have such a great time when we get together. 

The first day, we got going slowly then headed to my brothers house.  The boys had a great time hanging with their cousins.  These particular cousins are girls and my boys let the girls do their hair.  How tolerant, I know.  TeeHee. 

AtTheCross, TheBean and HisCross with two of their cousins showing off their stylin hairdos.  AtTheCross (left) doesn't look so thrilled but they were having a blast, honest!

The second day, we also go going slowly.  I just enjoy relaxing with my mom so much it is hard to move on to the next activity sometimes.  She is my mother but also my close, close friend.  Anyway, we finally got moving.  The boys and I had a quick swim in Mom's pool then, we were off to my sisters house.  The cousins the boys played with on this day were boys.  They had a blast jumping and jumping on their cousins trampolene.  What fun.

All three boys with two of their cousins. 

TheBean had a blast bouncing on his cousins back! 

The last day, we headed to downtown Chicago.  I had some business to take care of with my mom and sister down there.  The boys came along for the ride.  It was fun, as we drove in, to see the skyline.  

Then we arrived at our first destination and the boys had so much fun looking out the windows at the building, the ground, the lake and more.  We were on the 31st floor so we had a great view! 

TheBean and AtTheCross enjoying the view.   The were amazed at how large Lake Michigan is.  AtTheCross wondered if there were sharks in it.  Too Cute!

HisCross enjoying the view, also.

HisCross wanted a shot looking down from where we were.  Yikes!

Then, we headed over to the next stop.  We walked and the boys enjoyed it so much.  They saw some very interesting art work--

The boys with their aunt.

They got to look up at some amazingly huge buildings--

TheBean, their aunt and HisCross (and Gramma in front of them)

And just have fun walking in the city with their Aunt and Gramma. 

 It was quite an adventure for them.  After that stop, we had to head out because we had a long drive ahead of us.  So sad to leave but we'll be back soon for Thanksgiving.  TheBean came out this morning and just about the first thing he said was, "28 days til Gramma's."  I am so thankful they love Gramma so much and get excited about visiting her (cause their mommy does too :-)   )