Our Zämäd Azmad: Chicago Summer '09

Mehandis and I so look forward to our train trips to Chicago. Not only does Mehandis now feel that the Amtrak conductors are personally connected to him (as they pass through the car, the entire car hears, "Where did my conductor go?") but he gets to personally live out "Goodnight Chicago"... one of his favorite books since homecoming.

We were fortunate to get the chance to travel to Chicago together mid-summer, upon my parents' return home from Indiana. Adventures included the planetarium, a trip on the subway, preview of Lollapolooza, Italian al fresco and Mexican paired with margaritas. One of the stand out first time experiences included a sunrise breakfast along Lake Michigan... followed with a morning swim.

The pigeons, unfortunately, really enjoyed the breakfast (following our departure for the Lake swim) as well. Therefore Mehandis kept asking, "Where my muffin go?".

So much fun with Grandpa pushing his stroller Indy-style and Grandma sharing her laughter and treats. We thank you for our get away! The following pic shows the serenity of the mornings (beyond this picturesque sunrise... as I was able to get the chance to go and work out at the upstairs club most of the days as Grandma and Grandpa cuddled with Mehandis in the early hours!).