Northern States Road Trip (Day 7 - Kirtland)

 We did Kirtland yesterday.  My head was in a fog (Ohio allergies?) the entire day, so if you want more detail, ask Sam.

 Kirtland Temple

John Johnson Farm in Hiram, OH.

Northern States Road Trip (Day 6 - Four States)

We passed through four states today (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio).  I'm glad we left Chicago earlier than we had planned, because I forgot about the time change.  Chicago is located in the central time zone.  Detroit is located in the eastern time zone.  Had we stuck to our original plan, I would have missed my appointment at the Detroit Temple.

 Douglas is a mover at night!  I woke up at 3:00am and found him outside his tent enjoying all the bacteria found on hotel room floors.  I put him back inside the tent.......after taking a picture. :)

 We stopped at historic Wrigley Field before heading out of Chicago.

 I tried to keep him awake long enough to play with his Mama upon our arrival at the Detroit Temple (we wanted him to sleep AFTER the temple, during our drive to Ohio), but he couldn't take it any longer.  After the temple we ate baba ganouj, chicken tawook, lentil soup, and fresh pita bread at a Middle Eastern restaurant.  Detroit = many Arabs = good food.

A huge shoutout for Sam!  She has done this (taking care of Doogles while I visit the various temples) quite a few times for me.

We are tired.  It's late.  Tomorrow is the Sabbath.  The bed calls my name.

Northern States Road Trip (Day 5 - My feet are tired!)

This morning we started out with a heavy breakfast at Yolk to give us plenty of fuel for all the walking we would do.

Navy Pier

Navy Pier

Look!  Birds!

For you, Nate.

Chicago Children's Museum

The Chicago Tribune building contains parts of many famous buildings/locations from around the world.

Salt Lake City Temple

I love the architecture in Chicago.

Is that the name of the future President of the United States behind us?  :)

The view from Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower)

Oh no you don't!  You're not leaving me out here on my own.

Buckingham Fountain

One of the coolest fountains I've seen.  The faces change and move every few minutes.

Mom, I'm wet.

The Bean

Family selfie!  Because there certainly isn't anyone around to take the picture for us.

After soaking his shorts in the fountain.

Free concert at Millennium Park......and a very religious concert at that.

 I'll follow you...

 ...now you follow me.

 Indeed.

 Hmm, so many options.

Behold!

Now we must rest our feet.  We're actually happy to be getting back in the van tomorrow.  Our day in Chicago was a success!  Once again the Lord blessed us with great weather.