Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Travel Tuesday.....Camping in Chicago!

What? Did that just say CAMPING in CHICAGO? Yep! I know its not the first thing you think of when you hear "Chicago",  but it can be done :) Not traveling far this Tuesday, but having just as much fun :)

My sister and her husband live down town Chicago & have a beautiful roof deck with an amazing view. So why not pitch a tent & have some fun!! The girls love it when we go play with Aunt Kellie & Uncle Eric!!
So one day last summer we packed our bags, grabbed the tent & hopped on the train. (That was a sight to see!) 

Put the tent up.....


Then hit the beach.....



Being crazy!
Aunt Kellie & Addy testing the water...while Noelle gets ready to build a castle.


Then it was time to head back to Aunt Kellies for dinner, & smores on the grill :)
Then off to sleep....
Hard to see, but thats the glow of the Sears Tower (now the Willis Tower) behind us.


Can't wait to do it again this year!! :)

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17 comments:

  1. Out on the prairieMay 17, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    We always camped in the back yard when visiting my grandparents when it was warm.

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  2. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyMay 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Oh, how fun!! I love that you've got the skyline in view behind the tent in that first photo! I love Chicago and miss it (I used to live there).

    Camping on the deck is such a fun and creative way to spend time with your family!

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  3. OurWanderingAdventures May 17, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Looks like so much fun!

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  4. TexWisGirlMay 17, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    now THAT'S thinking outside the box. what fun!

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  5. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMay 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    When we visited Chicago we camped at the Indiana Dunes state park (which was fabulous). THey had a commuter train nearby that went into Chicago, so we just rode that in.

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  6. HeatherMay 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    What a great idea! No need to worry about bears!

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  7. DebbieMay 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    family fun at it's finest. looks like a tradition in the making!!!

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  8. Judy WhatiliveforMay 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    What a blast...my hubby took my boys camping this last weekend and they loved it. I love how you were able to have so much fun without having to travel a long way or spend a ton of money :)

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  9. Betty ManousosMay 17, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    looks like you had a great time!
    great idea, indeed.

    love your photos!
    and your kids are soo cute!

    thanks so much for your lovely comment~~

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  10. Grumpy Grateful MomMay 17, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love that you gave them a camping adventure where most people wouldn't think to have one. Looks like a great time!

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  11. jandjhomeMay 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Looks like so much fun.

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  12. SkippyMomMay 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    We do this here in the living room and back deck when the campgrounds close for the season. So much fun and the kids get a kick out of making smores in January. :)
    Great pics!

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  13. NancyMay 17, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I like your style, Trisha! Looks like a blast! :)

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  14. laughwithusblogMay 17, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Sounds crazy! And fun!

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  15. PaulaMay 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    That sounds like fun and with a view to match it's even better :-)

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  16. AllisonMay 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Ok.. that just APPEALS to me. I love it! Sears rules (I had to say it) :D

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  17. ♥ Miss TeaMay 19, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    ooooh how fun! now that is cool way of camping, lovely view too!

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