It's Still Freezing Outside ...

Spring?! Sorta. There are blossoms on the trees and the sun comes out just enough for a tease, but today it's still below freezing (according to the "feels like" temperature) - they don't call this the Windy City for nothing! On the colder days, we go indoors to play. And I must say, one perk about living in the city is that there are a good number of indoor places to play (for a price, of course).

Like a stop at the Auto Show, but not before we get to look at normal cars in the glass walkway over the street.

And free test drives we get to watch on the show floor - the performance section was the most interesting to see.

 And pretending to be Mickey Mouse and control the water in the fountain.

 BUT the best part was the kids' Ford F-150 test drive for Mickey!

 We also sometimes to to Costco and wander around . . . but that also sometimes led to Mickey's first blackeye.

 We also love getting cards and stickers from Grandma.

Or we go to Target and pretend to play lacrosse like and Deej.

 Or going to the Harley Davidson store to play. Mickey says, "I'm a motorcycle guy." :)

 And then crash during quiet time at home (though he usually won't take naps anymore).

 With all the public transportation we've been taking, Mickey had to use a nebulizer to heal - and he did it for a week like a champ.

We couldn't pass by the Orchid Show one cold week either!

 And Goose learned some new tricks! Like sitting up on his own!

And rolling over! (Both from front to back and back to front).

And winning wrestling matches with brother.

 Can't forget Skyping family! Mickey especially loves Skype book reading!

When we can get out, we love heading to all the parks around. AND Mickey FINALLY found the joys of slides and will run around to go down again (can you believe it mom!?)

 And on especially warm days, we head out to do the closest thing to hiking as we can here.

I must say, we especially LOVED the sun and nature and can't wait for more! (Oh mr. sun, sun, mr. golden sun, please shine down on me .... :) )

We can't forget our trips to the temple! The Mr and I have to take turns so we make it a family affair and Mickey always asks if he gets to go in. :)

Oh, and one thing in particular that we have enjoyed here more than any other place we have lived is the vastness of biking paths and destinations. Thankfully we were able to bike through a nature preserve this Spring to get our hearts moving again. ;) Looking forward to lots more of that when summer hits!

Lunch picnic break on the bike ride.