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Road Tripping

This past weekend, we took Henry on his first road trip to where else but my beloved Chicago! We made stops in Eau Claire and the Wisconsin Dells so that Henry never had to sit for more than 3 hours in the car -- he's generally a terrible traveler.

Henry actually surprised all our expectations and did really great in the car and the hotels.

We did a lot of swimming.
 Lincoln Park Zoo







Hanging out with friends.



Grumpy family pictures.




Fun, then a breakdown, at the Millennium Park fountains. Henry has no fear.


And an absolutely amazing picnic with a group of 6 other moms from an online mom forum I'm a part of.
Oh, and Cracker Barrel, how can there be a road trip without it?


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kjw said…
Love that last picture - he is SO excited about Cracker Barrel! :)
May 31, 2012 at 7:34 AM
Unknown said…
Ah, road trips! Such fun. I was thinking this morning how we need to start planning a trip to San Diego (from GA) in the year to visit a friend. Funny...I'm dreading the car, too, but it looks like you guys had a blast. Very encouraging for me!! I love Henry's tantrum face in the stroller. So adorable. And the cracker barrel picture is priceless!
May 31, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Steph @ The Kat Almanac said…
That last picture is priceless! Hen and Auntie CJ are so sweet! :)
May 31, 2012 at 12:52 PM
terri said…
Youre so lucky he's a good traveler (apparently now). Maybe more road trips are in store for you!
May 31, 2012 at 3:41 PM

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