Kohl's Children Museum!

A day at the Children's Museum with friends = the perfect day!

On this day we met the Garland Family out in the burbs for a special treat.

Check Jaida out - look how big she is...

Fooled you...not quite that big...we just had to find the perfect chair so Jaida could get in on the action!!

Child swap...trying to get a feel of what it's like to have a toddler and a baby...

Potbelly's - A Chicago staple - yummy sandwich shop!

Lyla played the role of cashier great!

Hanging with Reese - her pal :)

The best sandwich maker - Reese knows how to make them extra special with lots of extra sauce - just like her daddy!!!

Guess who's still behind the cash register?!?!?!

I am sure Lyla was thinking "Finally a computer I am allowed to play with."

Whew...a quick breather from all the action...Story time!

Lyla and Reese are such pals. Lyla loves to follow and watch Reese. Reese wants to be a Veterinarian when she grows up...seriously she has been taking care of all her pet animals for years!!

Kaden of course doing what his big sister is doing...

Kaden's artwork...yep he painted his own face...he said he was a cat :)

Reese & Kaden - aka ABDC for those in the know. They have some mad break-dancing skills!! Check Lyla out in the bottom corner in amazement.

Lyla's favorite part of the day was by far the grocery store.

And she's off...

Filling up the cart with lots of yummy food.

And finally the music room...here I am teaching Lyla how to play the drums...

She was patient enough to allow me to show her...but very anxious to prove that she didn't need my help!

What a fun day! For those that live in Chicago you must head out to the burbs to experience this Children's Museum. I know I have been dreading the trip to Navy Pier, which is the closest Museum, but the biggest pain in the butt to get to. When I heard about Aunt Casey and Natalia's trip to Kohl's Children's Museum...I immediately knew what we had planned the first free weekend:) I see many more trips in the future. It's a great time for all ages...even adults!!