Reading a book in the library

What a nice and cool evening it was. We walked to the nearby public library and read some books.

At the Millennium Park's water pool

On the Michigan Ave bridge at the Chicago river

The building under construction on the right corner is the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago.

What is behind me?

At LEGO store

Itsy Bitsy Spider went up the water spout
Down came the rain and washed the spider out
Out came the sun and dried up all the rain
Now the Itsy Bitsy Spider went up the spout again

At the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

We stayed 4 hrs with friends at the Mt Baldy (which is a 126 ft high sand dune) beach of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore which covers lots beautiful sandy beaches by the Lake Michigan. Later, we went shopping at outlet mall and had a nice Mexican dinner.


Caden is only 3 months older than me but he looks much bigger and weights 50% more than me!

We brought two big umbrellas for this trip and they did keep us cool.

Have you seen my new shoes? Mom is very proud of it :)

While others are still sleeping...

Red Lobster night

My four favorite games in the park

On the way to the park

A cute pink lady

You never know what I am thinking.

Reading Daddy's outdoor survival guide

In the Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum has recently been reconstructed and specially added the Children's garden which draws lots of families this summer time. We had a great time under the terrible above 90F sunny day because it was a perfect time to be so close to the water.

Can you name all those bugs?

People drew lots of attention on the Gingko leaves and those newly built themes in the garden

Car seat upgrade

After an intensive search for a new car seat, we have selected this Priori by Maxi Cosi. What do you think?

Learning letters and numbers

More challenging tasks in My Gym

At the Ravinia Kid's Concert

Today's concert by Girl Authority was very impressive and I danced with them most of the time.





In Ravinia last July

At the Chicago Botanic Garden

Wisconsin and Illinois society of Lily Show

A backward somersault

Saturday's BBQ

Walking with uncle on the lakeshore after dinner

My dear uncle is visiting us during this weekend and we drove to downtown Chicago today and said Hi to this lovely downtown area where I had spent my first 9 months.

Dinner at Mike Ditka's resturant

Mike Ditka was a very famous head coach of Chicago Bears. His restaurant was so close to our previous home and we had passed it thousands time. It was our first time dinning and their food was great!

Creative dresses on Michigan Ave, downtown Chicago

2nd time in My Gym

Swirl sliding

Just recently, I am getting more comfortable to play more challenging games in the playground and to have companions with neighbors.

In the courtyard

In the nearby playground

It's my first time that I really enjoyed sliding and tried to climb upward.

Looking at birds cross by

Pose at the Saturday's farmers market

The Farmers' Market is on Saturday from May 17 to Nov 1.

July 4th field trip at Moraine Hills State Park

Today, we had a picnic at the Moraine Hills State Park, IL. After the picnic, we played at the nearby playground and then went a short hike under a real nice weather. During the hike, I slept comfortably in my Dad's kid's carrier backpack. In the evening, we watched firework near home. It was a real wonderful day!

After dinner, a short walk in a lake front park

Duck is one of my favorite animals.

Enjoy a nice afternoon sunshine with neighbors

In our courtyard with Samantha, Elaina and Emily

First day in the My Gym

Soon after I had observed sister Ella's activities in the gym class, I decided to join My Gym here. My first class today is very exciting even though we have fewer classmates in a smaller classroom.

Nanny and I

Can you see that I am riding a red moose here? Hope soon, I will be able to see a real moose in the wild.

Colorful fish

My new easel