Chicago

JM took Lauren to the annual American College of Surgeons meeting in Chicago - 3 good hours of meeting with 3 full days of tourism!

Lauren with the weight of the world on her shoulders, or at least a fantastic mirror (at the Bean)

Bird's eye view of the skyline and Lake Michigan from the original Ferris Wheel on Navy Pier!

Bike ride through Millennium Park

Chillin' at the AWESOME 2 story McDonald's

Don't rush me Dad, I'm just getting started (at American Girl)

This is the bed I brought my money for, but you can bribe me with another doll 

(as long as we go ahead and order the bed)

Fitting end to Lauren's special day, displayed on the bigscreen for all to see

Pretty cool that the kids get on Wrigley Field in batting practice to meet the players

(and get a real bat from one of the coaches)

Field Museum

(AKA where Night at the Museum was filmed)

One last view of skyline before heading to O'Hair