Going to Chicago by Truck and Wagon

On Labor Day weekend we took a trip to Chicago for a visit. We went to see my cousin Julie, her husband Tom, and their new baby boy, Jacob. Luke wanted to drive his dump truck and stuffed animals down. Later, he thought being pulled in a wagon might be the way to go.

Luke liked the big city, with all of its new experiences. He enjoyed stroller rides on Michigan Avenue watching people and traffic, always pointing out the trucks. He liked running in Millennium park and Grant park. But his favorite thing to do was ride in the Intercontinental Hotel elevators with its mirrors and smile "cutely" at the other people.

My big guy

Luke has progressed this summer in many ways. He couldn't even walk on grass in the spring. Now he can run on the sand, push his dump trucks off road, and stand by the crashing waves. Here are pictures of Luke by Lake Michigan.