Christmas Vacation Road Trip: New Year's Eve Chicago {Part 3}

 We spent New Years Eve at LegoLand:) 

They had a special balloon countdown at 6PM that the kids could partake in!

 It was a really cool museum! 

 We had a late dinner at this fun restaurant that did a countdown on the hour, 

complete with noise makers and fancy cups to toast in the new year! 

It was super fun and we were back at the hotel by 10PM! 

 The next day, I was able to catch up with on old college friend, Jeni! It was great to see her! 

Then we packed up and made a 7 hour drive to Nebraska, stayed at a hotel and drove the rest of the way home the next day. It was a wonderful trip and I'm so thankful we could do this together before a new year begins! 

Christmas Vacation Road Trip: Chicago {Part 2}

Our 4 hour trip from Wi to Chicago was super easy and we relaxed in the hotel 

and the grabbed some deep dish pizza for dinner! 

 The next morning we toured the city. First stop, Navy Pier. 

 It was very cold. 

I really wanted to try these donuts(found them on a Chicago food blog), so we went around 11Am and they had a sign on the door that said Sold OUT and they were closed! 

Bummer- maybe next time. So, we hit up Portillo's for hot dogs! 

 After lunch, we visited The Bean. 

 Then we walked the Magnificent Mile. 

 I think Chicago is one of my favorite cities!