The Callenders go to Chicago

In July, we took the kids on a road trip to Chicago to see Uncle Chris, Aunt Kim, and our Cousins, Shauna and Xavier and CJ and Theresa.  We had a TON of fun!!   Here is a video of Caden learning to say "Chicago" on the way there when we were stuck in traffic.  It distracted him for a little while.

It was the first time meeting Maddie for the McLaughlin's, and the first time seeing Caden since he turned into the tornado of energy that he is.  (Last time they saw him, he wasn't quite so mobile!).  We had a fantastic time visiting with them, and we can't wait to see them again next year!  We definitely will be taking a road trip to Chicago every year.

Hanging out with the McLaughlin gang on Friday night after we arrived!

Uncle Chris and Caden - he loved playing with the dog leash. 

They love their Aunt Kim and Uncle Chris!

 During the weekend, Mom and Dad got to go KID FREE for a day, since Dave Matthews was in town for a show.  (THANK YOU Chris and Kim!).  The kids didn't miss us a bit as we headed to South Chicago to see the show. 

 

I know that I shouldn't post this...but I JUST. CAN'T. HELP. MYSELF.  I took this picture as we were heading home on Sunday.

Observations:

1.  He is not wearing a helmet in Chicago interstate traffic.

2.  He has no better method of transporting his cigarettes.

Thanks for the laugh on the way home, random dude with aversion to backpacks!!