Exploring Chicago's Millennium Park

Since he started walking last month, the arrow has become quite the little explorer.  We've had lots of fun keeping up with him and helping him see more of the world.  A highlight of our recent camping trip to Lake Michigan was spending a morning in Chicago's Millennium Park. 

My favorite feature of the park was the Cloud Gate sculpture (or what everyone calls "The Bean.")  If you like taking pictures, you'll love all the interesting shapes and reflections you can capture.  Unfortunately, I was single-parenting during most of our visit to the park, so my ability to take pictures was limited by one hand, while the other hand was dragged around by the arrow.

The arrow's favorite was the Crown Fountain.  He loved splashing around the water (even though it was about 60 degrees and windy... kids...)  This was all well and good until Dad showed up and let him plop his little behind down.  He had a wet bottom for the 2-hour train ride home.  Fun.  If you visit with kids, I highly recommend bringing a change of clothes for them!

I love an oasis of nature in the midst of an urban environment.  It gives kids the freedom to run around and be themselves, all while the vibrancy of tall buildings and city life surround you.  On your next trip to the Windy City, carve some time out for a stop at Millenium Park.

This post is a part of Photo Friday at Delicious Baby.