CHICAGO

About two weekends ago. Matt and I decided to buy a car...on ebay...in Chicago. We were nervous about buying a car without seeing it first, but the price was right and it added a little needed adventure to our lives. Some bike around China, we buy a station wagon. Whoo, what a rush!

Here's Halbert in our rental car we got for the trip. He loves 'driving' but can't stand his car seat...probably cuz he didn't have one for four months in the Bahamas. This was his first road trip and he did alright for a kid who can't sit still.

Here we are in the exotic state of Indiana at the tourist headquarters. We had no idea this existed until we happened to need a bathroom break. Indiana is quite hospitable.

And they, the state of indiana, like big ducks.

Once we bought our car, we had a few hours to look around Chicago before heading home. We didn't know how the city would be with parking, so we hopped on the Blue Line for an easy ride to the downtown area.

Here's the boys in front of a sculpture, doin there thang. While we were there, an urban marathon and a huge partner scavenger hunt was going on. I guess I should've asked someone about this sculpture. Next time.

Barack to the future (that was for you Double Bear)!! Chicago is cuckoo for President Obama. He was all over the Sears Tower. Henry was not impressed, but we probably have eight more years to teach him about the Yes We Can President.

We had a Chicago style hot dog and deep dish pizza for lunch. Very good. Me likey Chicago cuisine.

And here is a pic of our new wheels. We are VERY happy with the purchase. It was a bargain and a sweet ride. We grew fond of Chi-town and may go back there for some clinical rotations. Yipee!