We are home from quite possibly the best family vacation ever.
A quick recap: We spent a week in southern Wisconsin at a family farm turned wildlife and bird sanctuary -- with Paul's parents, brothers and their families. It was the first time all the cousins got to really spend time together, and let me tell you that Owen and Elliot are completely enamored with their cousins now. (As we all are!) Then we drove to Chicago and visited my grandparents in their home on the south side, and then we drove into the city for four nights and five days of museums, Cubs games, sightseeing, more family visits (with my step-sister and her family) and plenty of Chicago style deep-dish pizza. Finally, we returned home last weekend feeling as if we had lived a lifetime in two weeks!
It was a great mix of visiting family and doing our own stuff; staying at homes and staying in hotels; sightseeing and just lounging. The weather was great. The scenery was gorgeous. The company was outstanding. This will truly be a vacation that we will all remember for years to come. And, quite possibly the first vacation that Owen will really really remember.
I'm trying to figure out how to highlight and edit and post about our adventures, but it's a little overwhelming at the moment because the vacation was just so full!
At any rate, here are a few sneak peeks to entice you until I can go into more detail. Here's the whole Getz family the last night at the farm:
Here are Paul and the boys gazing at the magnificent Chicago skyline off of Navy Pier:
Yes, that is us watching the Cubs in Wrigley Field in the 4th row behind the dugout... an unbelievably lucky and wonderful day which you will hear all about soon!Stay tuned!
4 comments:
I am here to say "Amen" to your blog entry. It was a great time with every one together. The sites and smells of the lush green rolling hills, the beautiful prairie grasses and flowers, the great food prepared by everyone, and all around great time of just enjoying one another will long be remembered. Thanks to Norman and Alice for their willingness to share this treasure with all of us. GG
It all sounds so wonderful!!! I'm so glad you had all of that quality time to spend with all of the relatives!!! Now the memories will keep you going until the next one!
Looks like a wonderful time! So glad you enjoyed every bit of it. Can't wait to see more of the pictures.
Kirsten
What a super time you must have had. And how wonderful for all the kids, cousins too, to be out in nature, exploring and having such a great time. You are so lucky to have such a big extended family!
And Owen and Elliot couldn't stop talking about the Cubs game, so that obviously was a big moment for them. Can't wait to see more pictures!
Hugs,
Mom
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