For the last 3 1/2 years, I’ve visited traveled the five hours to Chicago several times a year to visit my brother, Dave, and his family (that grew by one while they were there!) It was so great to be with them so often, since I haven’t lived by family since I graduated from high school. I loved having them so close!
A couple of weeks ago, Dave, Stephanie, Robert, Ross, Ryder and Lady (the dog) trucked back to the Philadelphia area, where my brother took another job. I’m really happy for them, and for the rest of our families that will get to see them more often, so I’m so sad that I won’t see them as often (I mean, have you seen gas and airline prices?)
But, on my way home, I did get to stop and see them one last time in Chi-town. We went into the city for a couple days, over the 4th of July. It’s always fun getting to know other people, and on this particular trip we went with some of their best friends from Chicago. Here are some fun pix from that…
We rode on those 6-people bike things…HULARIOUS!
Of course Ryder was adorable!!
This is Kayla…and her new friend:)
I’m still not completely sure what Ross was doing here…but he decided his feet hurt and he sat in Ryder’s stroller for some fireworks.
Me on the boat on the 4th of July…anticipating an exciting fireworks show!
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