Illinois

 Yay! Chicago :D We arrived on Monday. After getting set up at the campground in Woodstock and doing a little grocery shopping, we went to see our sweet cousins. We hardly ever get to see them, and it is always a pleasant visit when we do.

 On Tuesday, we all went bowling together. It was a fun time. Jarrett was just the cutest thing. I loved watching him push the bowling ball down the lane...
 ... and getting so excited when it hit the pins :D

I didn't do so good, but I had a good time anyway!

After bowling, we hung around until it was time to go watch fireworks!

On Wednesday, we went to Chicago. It was a fun-filled day. We rode the train, ate pizza, walked, rode in taxi's with crazy drivers, rode the ferris wheel, went to the mall, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan in a water taxi, saw "the bean" at millennium park, drank smoothies, and rode on the train again. Such fun all in one day. I can't wait to go back again someday soon.

Back Row, from left to right: Dad, Mom, me, Ava, Blythe, Anna, Rachel, Lydia.
Front Row, from left to right: Keira, MaeBeth, Luca :)

103 and no air condition. Nice.

 On Saturday, we had a little family reunion. Great fun and a lot of salads. We even sang Amazing Grace :D

            

I should name everybody, but I am just not going to. Let's just say: The Family :P

Ava and Lydia swinging (above)

and Luca and his frog (below)

        

I wish I had more pictures. It seemed like the week went by so fast. I really liked being there with my cousins. There is just something about those people that I love so dearly. I cannot wait until the next time we have the chance to get together again. It was a good week :)