Chicago with Family

After a nice time in downtown, we took the train to New Lenox to see Nancy and Shelly!

Goodbye Chicago. 

Hello New Lenox! The obligatory height check has begun.

We found Boba - with swings and a flower wall.

Spying a quick look at Grammy and Papa's old house.

Brother and sister together again. 

Back into Chicago for a trek to Chinatown.

Hugging their Year of animals.

Look at this cool crew. Note Shelly's beau, Chris. A very nice fellow.

Dim Sum!! We ate many good things on this day.

Piggyback rides.

Mitski and Mele

More fun in Chicago. 

Very fun to spend time with Mele and family for a walk around Loyola and lunch.

Chicago architecture never disappoints.

Why is it so cold!!

Chicago Deep Dish was had.

Enjoying night in the city.

Walking by the L train.

Now it's time for Mitski at the Auditorium Theater. Maya was a very excited.

The show was amazing.

Taking the L up to Evanston the next morning.

Allison Hall, where Todd and Kearsley first met.

Matthew gave us a great tour of the school and we had a fun dinner together. His girlfriend came along too.

Next Stop, Chicago

After Maya and Mama did some West Coast college touring. We all met up in Chicago for more fun.

The boys are on the move.

Here they come.

Um. It's snowing!

Chicago showing off its fabulous weather.

Touring the University of Chicago.

After the tour we walked to the nearby Museum of Science and Industry. Classic.

Dexter relaxing.

Cool!

Spring Break College Tour

It's that time! Time to think about college. Mom and Maya started the first part of the trip by heading up to Washington state to look at schools there. We saw Seattle University, University of Washington, and Puget Sound. Then we flew down to the Bay Area and checked out University of San Francisco, Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara. 

Lucky us, we were there right when the cherry blossoms were in full swing. 

University of Washington campus is very busy around the famous trees.

Having fun!

Very good boba at Don't Yell at Me boba shop.

We met up with our good friend Chris Jannes for tour of Berkeley. He did a great job and we got to see his daughter, Maddy, who is currently attending.

We got to stay with the Zalayet clan and Maya got some time with Gravy.