We stayed with Uncle Du who took us to the Aquarium on Friday. We thought Avery would love it but she was more interested in just playing pretend. After we saw the dolphin show (which she claimed was "too scary" although it was not AT ALL) she just wanted to reenact saving this dog (which happened in the show). She was the trainer and we were the dogs - she would go to this boat and get us food for our treats and one of us had to be bad dog. Then it got even weirder and she decided to be an Easter Egg and would hide among the exhibits and we had to find her and then fight over who got the egg. The other tourists must have thought we were crazy! I don't think she looked at ONE fish. We did get to the 4D dinosaur show which she did enjoy and pay attention to.
We got to see Jill, Josh and Derek for dinner on Friday at one of our favorite restaurants (las Palmas) and then hung out at their house for a while after dinner. Derek went to bed and Avery stayed up and had us do more "Easter Egg Hunts" with coaster and she was also an egg.
On Saturday, we played at the park with Uncle Du and then took a nap after staying up late on Friday. We spent the afternoon and evening at John's 4th birthday party. We had a great time and loved seeing Jill and Jeff. There were tons of kids at the party and Avery had a blast making new friends and following the big kids around. They were out front at one point and I told Avery to not go near the street. She said "Mom, I'm fine. I'm with adults." I think they were maybe 9 or 10....
We also had lots of fun playing with Otis. Avery also started saying "For Realsy". Example to Uncle Du: "My mom said I could have it. I am not lying. For Realsy". Not sure where she picked that up but had us all laughing.
It was fun to be back in Chicago and see our old condo, eat at our favorite restaurants (Indy just can't compare to Chi dining!) and seeing friends.
We came home our blooming tree in the backyard which Avery was really excited about and more rain.....
A hidden Easter Egg
Playing in the boat and getting "dog treats"
Ready for the 4D show
Skyline Pics outside the Aquarium
Dinner with Derek
Swinging at the Park
Swinging at the Park
Hanging with Otis
Good to be HOME!
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