This time, we ventured out to Schaumburg so that we could check out Legoland! But first, we had to make a stop at IKEA. I make it a point to not go there often because I often want to bring the whole store home with me. :) We all managed to find a few things that we needed - I got some new lamps for the dining room & a few other accessories. We made a pit stop in the cafe to have lunch - and of course I just had to have the Swedish meatballs with potatoes & lingonberries. Yum!
Next up it was Legoland. I must say - this place was pretty cool - for both kids & adults. There was one section where there were replicas of various Chicago buildings - Sears Tower, Hancock Building, Water Tower Place, Buckingham Fountain, you name it - it was there! The museum also featured a jungle, a 4D theatre, a "factory", a workshop and a huge play area. The kids had a blast - especially in the play area where they build a huge tower out of over-sized legos - the best part being that they built the tower around Adam, so he was stuck in side. He loved it - what a silly kid!
After Legoland, we needed some refueling - so it was off to Lou Malnati's for some classic Chicago deep dish pizza. Yum! And finally, it was back to home for an evening walk with Otis & some birthday cupcakes!
Jenna opening her gifts - new jewelry, trinket boxes & "Jenna Bucks" for Girls Shopping Day!
Adam showing off his book (called "Otis"), alongside the real Otis. He looks sad because Otis wouldn't pose for the photo. :)
Chicago buildings @ Legoland
The kids posing @ Legoland - it was the "night" scene by the Chicago buildings
Buckingham Fountain - among other Chicago landmarks
Chicago buildings @ Legoland
The kids posing @ Legoland - it was the "night" scene by the Chicago buildings
Buckingham Fountain - among other Chicago landmarks
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