More Chicago Adventures

 I am a firm believer that Hop On/Hop Off Tour busses are the way to go!  We had a couple dud tour guides.  Hop off, hop on and you'll have a different guide. HaHa Also, no need for any other transportation.  They get you where you need to go. 

 Our feet were our other mode of transportation.  I love sewer grates & landmarkers in old cities!

 Our favorite tour guide on our bus adventures recommended the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) as the place to go for amazing views and a thrill.

 Bec and I smooshed some pennies at the top.

 The view really was spectacular...

 ...especially when they lowered us over the city!  TILT is quite the experience!  I was really proud of myself.  After all, I was the girl that HATED the parachute ride at Knott's Berry Farm as a kid. 

 Had to take a pic with giant Abe for Syd!

 We enjoyed a beautiful sunset stroll along Navy Pier.  This city really knows how to pull off a stunning view!  

 I still can't get over the fact that this isn't a pier over an ocean.  That's one BIG lake!!!

 The art exhibits throughout the city are too much fun!  This one has faces that randomly spit water out of their mouths. 

A great way to cool down.

No biggie, just me holding 3 million dollars!!! 

I needed it after this trip! ;)

CHICAGO!!!

 We arrived in Chicago at about 1:30 in the afternoon, checked into out hotel, and off we went.  I love that there are parks EVERYWHERE!  We definitely came at the right time of year.  The weather has been perfect, the people friendly, and the attractions are so cool!

We knew we wanted to see 'The Bean' right away.  We were all surprised by how much we truly loved it!  Walking inside of the bean was unlike anything we expected.  Very trippy.

 Our small crew has been getting around! This was our 'on foot' day.

 We dipped out feet in Lake Michigan, then made our way to Buckingham Fountain just in time for sunset with the sky risers behind us.  The picture doesn't do it justice,

 We started Mother's Day off with a FaceTime with Zane, a nice breakfast at the hotel, then church on Foster Ave.  I tried my hardest to find a missionary that knew Fletcher (who's currently serving here, but apparently in a different mission).  We then headed to Wrigley Field.

The cubs are out of town this week, but my parents will catch a game

Tuesday night after they drop us off at the airport.

It's safe to say, we are loving Chicago!  Now we're off for the bus tour!

Ty and Troy...two giants

 Ty is absolutely loving Scouts!  They

have some amazing merit badges and 

they're pretty spoiled.  He missed sailing a

few weeks back because of soccer, but luckily

 this week it worked out.  Off to the stables we went.

 My not-so-little guy got the full sized horse,Troy.

 Here's a good shot to show the size comparison

between Troy and the ponies.  

 Ty was loving it!  He managed that full grown

beast like the best of 'em UNTIL...

 ...it was time to trot.  Troy decided it was time to 

race and off he went.  Ty went flying and landed with

quite the thud.  He was so embarrassed but got right

back up and on the horse again.  I was so proud!

Funniest thing, as soon as they started trotting again,

Troy tripped and Ty's head landed square on the back

of his neck.  He is now a full supporter of helmets.

This was Saturday, and every second since, Ty's

been begging to go back and ride again,  HaHa

His Great-Grandad Stewart (a true cowboy) would be 

so proud. Glad this kid has bones of steel!!! That 

was a long, hard fall!  The scout leaders were so 

glad I was there.  That would have been an 

awkward phone call home.  :P

Halloween 2016

Syd started out Halloween with a bang. Weston loaded his Jeep with friends and they were off on an off-roading adventure. (Weston, Isaac, Sydney, and Baylee)

They were pretty proud of themselves when they returned. That was one mud caked Jeep. 

Syd and her friends all bought these dumb CareBear onesies. They wore them the week prior to Wood Canyon's Trunk-or-Treat. Easy for me. Ty was more difficult. We went with 'Bad Surgeon' and dowsed him in 'blood'. 

Here they are from the Trunk-or-Treat

Syd's group of friends is awesome!  They have so much fun together. 

Sophie, Maddie, Syd, and Amanda

Weston, Kolton, and Isaac

Syd and Isaac are adorable together. They are blissfully happy and such good kids. Makes parenting a lot easier!  

Happy Halloween!!!

Fall cabin trip

All this boy ever wants is a 

trip to the cabin.  No joke!  We talked about

another cruise, or a trip out of the country.

He says nope, just the cabin!

I think Scoop likes the cabin just as much 

as Ty does.  Possibly more, although Ty would

 fight me on that.

Syd spent a lot of time here exploring with 

Ellie and Tanner in the past.  She took a lot of solo

walks this trip and I know they were right

there, walking beside her!

The weather was PERFECT and

we enjoyed a lot of time on the porch.

Summer and Mat joined us, too. Always a treat.

Oh, how I love this kid!!!

Since my dad retired, we decided he HAD

to join us.  We missed having my Mom there,

but we will bring them both next time.

We got my dad a couple simple art kits

for his birthday.  I was thrilled that he brought

the sketching kit and put it to use on the trip.

I mean, come on!  How attractive is that

dad of mine!?!  Love that man to pieces!!!

Jason finally allowed the kids to play Risk.

Normally he takes it too seriously for them to

play, but they did it.  I don't know that any of

them had the same love for the game that he does.

Summer and Mat teamed up and killed everyone!

How I miss this sweet girl!  I'm grateful for every

opportunity I have to spend time with her.

Those four-wheelers get put to good use!

Ty refuses to ride with Pops anymore.  Way too

crazy!  I swear my dad is Ty's age mentally. ;)

I think my Dad really enjoyed his time there.

Who wouldn't with all the fall colors.

Satellite TV allowed him to still watch his

political shows.  darn it.  HaHa

Can you find Mat and Summer?

This was our crazy bunch after 'church'.

Church there is awesome.  It's only about 45

minutes and you can come as is.  LOVE IT!

Of course we had to make a stop at Cedar Breaks...

and of course, Mat led the kids to the edge of the cliff!

Always an adventure with that fearless guy!

We took a drive to Sydney Canyon one night

to look for elk.  Deer were all over our cabin, but the

elk were hard to find.  Luckily for us, the shepherds no 

longer allow their sheep to graze on our private property

(the sheep contaminated our drinking water).  Well, sad for 

us, they have taken over Sydney Canyon.

It was still fun to see, even though the elk

would have been better.

We love this place and cherish EVERY

memory made at the Stewart Cabin!

Weaver Open House

We enjoyed a beautiful Open House in Utah for

 Mat and Summer on the evening of August 22, 2016.

It was in his parents backyard and

 everything waas perfect!

 This cake had everyone believing it was real.  ;)

Mat's mom had that topper made.

 We were lucky enough to get Porter there, 

even though Jessie had a volleyball game that night.

 He and Syd put the photo booth to work!

 Smiles all around!

 Ty has been such a good sport through all of this.

He and Max started playing Pokemon Go that

weekend and I think it was a lifesaver!

They even had me take them to BYU's

campus, where, apparently, the best Pokemon

 live. I need to emphasis the fact that he does

not have an iPhone.  HaHa  That

one is Jason's.

 I'm sad this one was out of focus.  She is so happy!

What else can I ask for?

 These 2 will forever be goofballs!

 One more goofball the join them!

 Marni made BOTH receptions.  She was the only one to do so.

She is such a sweetheart!  It meant the world to me!

 Our favorite little guy spent the weekend with us, too.

Cemetery visits, Pokemon, Panda Express (his favorite)...

not a bad deal for him!

 We sure adore you, Max!

 These 2 haven't complained once.  They were

my biggest helpers through the entire month 

of August.  Not-so-fun-fact: They went back to school

2 days after the wedding, so they already had to miss a day

of school to drive to Utah for the Open House.  

 I sure love this man!  How does he still

look 25!?!  Glad he's getting a little gray.

Maybe people will stop thinking he's Sydney's

boyfriend (TRUE STORY)!  Creepy!  ;)

Thanks for another great party, Weavers!

We sure love you two!