family day (soLs)
I’m slicing from:
It’s been a good day.
I’m slicing from:
It’s been a good day.
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Great museum. Great city. Enjoy! Thank you for setting all of this up. It has been an amazing experience.
My kind of town…Chicago is 🙂 I only visited once but I plan on going back. Thanks for being you and inspiring us!
When I was a little girl, we visited my grandmother in Chicago every summer. The Museum of Science and Industry was always a highlight of our trip. My favorite thing was a giant, room sized dollhouse. Have fun!
So much to do, so little time! Enjoy all those minutes!
Yea for family days and adventures. Enjoy.
Love Chicago! and that shirt. A perfect post for someone spending time with family.
I like how the title provides a vital piece of information that is not present in the actual slice. I am glad that you have enjoyed a great day with your family!
Words packed with emotion.
No more words needed.
Welcome!! Hope you have a wonderful day! We love MSI!!
Yay, Chicago…..and yay for family days!!!
I wish our Chicago weather was treating you better this spring break, but nothing beats time with family. There are plenty of ways to spend quality time indoors in Chicago, and it looks like you found one of the best! Enjoy every gorgeous moment!
What a wonderful place to have some family time. I thought it was the most magical place when I was a child.
Thanks for all the fun times this month.