St. Louis/Chicago Part 2

Tuesday.

Oliver woke Maggie up bright and early. We were all exhausted by now from many late nights and early mornings, but we were so ready to sight-see it didn't matter.

We stopped to take a picture on the way to the train station. (FYI this is not Nikki's apartment, mom just wanted to stop and take a picture here)

The train!

Mom looking cool, paitently waiting for a seat.

Me and Maggie were used to the train, it is much like the MTA bus (no seats, loud, crowded) which we all rode EVERYDAY!

This is in front of the Shedd Aquarium!

Mr. Starfish in the tide pools.

The deck at the aquarium had a beautiful view.

This is Mr. Turtle who was hanging on tight to his lettuce.

The dolphins at the dolphin show we got to see! It was awesome.

America's Next Top Model. Tyra would be proud.

Now, we're waiting for the water taxi.

Off to Pier Park.

Yes, we rode this thing...

Maggie was NOT happy.

We were so proud of mom because she really hates heights!

And on to the swings...mom rode the ferris wheel but was to scared to ride the swings...we didn't understand.

We ate dinner at Bubba Gump's Shrimp Company. The food was GREAT but because we sat outside we had a few little visitors. We were enjoying our fantastic meal when we hear Joanna say, "Uuhhhhhh, uuhhhhh Maggie. Uhhhhhhhhhh", as she scoots closer and closer to mom. After about two whole minutes we finally got it out of her. She said, "UUHHH SPIDER!" Maggie and I of course jumped right up. We called a waiter over and he, who was scared of spiders, grapped a napkin, lunged toward the table, smashed it, and ran away....so we thought we were in the clear. Maggie and Joanna both found a another spider each. The little girl at the next table said, "We already found 5 over here." Great. The next waiter we asked for help just said, "Oh they're everywhere, it's ok." No, no it's not. Needless to say, Maggie, Joanna and I left while mom calmly finished her meal.

But the food was great!

After we got home and relaxed for a bit, Nikki took us to an awesome yogurt place where you get your own yogurt as well as whatever toppings you want. You pay per ounce. It was great!

Thanks Nikki!

Day 2 of Chicago coming soon.