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Day 3, 3:15pm - We reflect on our trip to Chicago as we admire The Bean.
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Day 3, 3:00pm - Millennium Park. Sometimes I wish I lived in a city park. Then I would be a hobo, though. Hmmm....
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Day 2, 9:05pm - Journey on the Navy Pier Ferris wheel. "Times Square can't shine as bright as you. I swear it's true." Times Square is in New York, but never mind that.
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Day 2, 9:00pm - Bigger than the one at the county fair.
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Day 2, 1:00pm - Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris. We went to The Rebellution conference where 18 year-old twin brothers Alex and Brett were the main speakers. These guys encourage teens to rebel against the world's low expectations for teenagers. Do Hard Things = good summer reading.