Grant Park

Our last weekend in Chicago we took one final trip downtown to Grant Park. We were hesitant, as the weatherman said it would be a rainy day. But considering the weatherman was wrong 98% of the time and it looked sunny outside, we decided to go anyway. It was absolutely perfect outside and we were able to spend a few hours in the park relishing our last bit of Chicago life.

And because I am me, here are a billion pictures to relive the day..

The bean, as promised

(it is as cool as it looks)

There was a little natural reserve portion

which displayed all of the things that grow wild in Illinois. 

Lots of bees, but very gorgeous.

 The Buckingham Fountain 

is huge. Why did no one tell us how cool it was?

We also found out that the weatherman was not so wrong today..

see clouds in background for proof.

As we realized the storm was real we scooted up toward some museums and took refuge in the Field Museum.

The storm didn't seem to last long, so we thought, or so we started to head for the train when the rain decided it wasn't quite finished. We turned into those crazy people who are running through the rain with their arm above their heads (as if it helps) and laughing big belly laughs trying to figure out which station was closest.

We were also those crazy people who sit down on the L, soaking wet, taking pictures of themselves and all the while still laughing. It was a great last hurray in Chicago, we were very glad we ignored the weatherman.

because i am blessed.