Thursday, August 4, 2011

Sears/Willis Tower

We still haven't completely fixed our computer. While we still don't have our files transferred over from the external hard drive, we do have some new ones from our camera. So we'll simply skip what happened in July (hopefully we'll be able to fill in the gap later), and start with what we have.


Last night we went to the Sears/Willis Tower. We have a pass that my parents got us that will get us into a few attractions around the Chicago area and this is the first we've used. Way fun! (Thanks G&G B!!)
Enjoying the view from Daddy's arms.We went after naps so after dinner and waiting in line, we got to the top just before sunset. It was some beautiful lighting.

Checking it out.

They have a ledge that you can walk out onto and see 103 stories straight down. Here they're taking full advantage of the vantage point.

A few poses.

Family pic.

Ahhhhh!

A view of the city. Gorgeous.

This one you might have to enlarge to get the full affect. Beside the white truck, you can see our bikes parked on the sidewalk. They might be a little blurry but you should be able to make out the blue trailer attached to Tyler's bike.

The reciprocal view of the building from our bikes.

It was a fun evening even if we got home really late. The kids seemed to really enjoy it (that and the opportunity to eat Chipotle and be out way past their bedtimes). Fun was had by all (and Tyler and I rode 17 miles, roundtrip on our bikes; woot, woot!).



2 comments:

Joel Smith said...

I WONDERED if that was the sears tower in your text. I just couldn't tell! How fun! We'll keep in touch about later this month--it'd be fun to see you guys!!!

Kendall

Brian and Cheryl said...

I am so glad you enjoyed your time at the top of the tower. And if I wake up tonight with nightmares ... I'll be sure to call you!!