Illinois Zoo...

We extended our weekend out of town, and left early for Chicago on Thursday. We spent the night at Dusty's place, and then headed to the Brookfield Zoo on Friday. It was nice to visit a different zoo, though it is weird having no idea where to go, and where everything is.

Rowan enjoyed the petting zoo and the children's zoo. And we even managed to take a ride on the Carousel. Ed opted out and took pictures instead! It was a beautiful day for the zoo.
After the zoo, we took a detour to Ikea for a few things. We had wanted to buy Rowan a table and chairs for her birthday, so we managed to squeeze Ikea into the trip. It was squeezing it all into the car that was an issue. But we all made it home. Photos to come of Rowan and her new table and chairs (aka jungle gym)!