The Windy City

Chloe running up to Craig because she wants to see the pictures on the camera, which is making it increasingly hard to ever take her picture!

We finally made it to Chicago this past weekend so that my Aunt Arlene and my brother Gary and his family could meet Ms. Chloe. It was a very quick trip -- we got in Thursday night and left early Sunday morning.

Chloe, napping on Craig before we even left for the airport, rather than saving it for the plane. Rats!

Friday the weather was beautiful, so we got to take the beans to 2 very excellent parks in Chicago, complete with big slides and lots of room to run and play. We also got to spend the day with my Aunt Arlene, who I love dearly and having her meet Chloe meant the world to me. She stayed with us the entire day, which was definitely a treat!

Saturday was passover, and we were all looking forward to the sedar. My sister-in-law Anna had been cooking for 2 days, and even Craig is a fan of the traditional passover favorites like chicken soup and gefilte fish.

Chloe with her cousin Jacob. . helping him practice the piano

Unfortunately Ms. Chloe woke up with a stomach bug on Saturday and i spent the better part of the day changing my clothes and doing laundry. Poor Beans! We contemplated staying longer, but decided it would be better to stick with our original plan and head home early early early Sunday morning. Fortunately, the plane ride was entirely uneventful, as Chloe slept on my lap almost the entire time (so glad we bought her a seat!!). As we were getting off the plane, two people sitting near us separately commented on how good Chloe was on the plane. Little did they know she was quietly spreading her stomach flu germs all around!

My friend Maya picked us up from the airport. . fortunately she picked us up in our car, as the poor baby threw up on the way home from the airport. Much better than it happening on the plane.

Craig picked up the bug Sunday night. So far I've escaped it. And Chloe made a miraculous recovery on Monday afternoon. . good enough that she was able to go back to school today.

All in all, still a good trip. Chloe really enjoyed her cousins Jacob and Isaac. She still talks about them. And she would be talking about her cousin Maddy had she been feeling well enough to play with her too.