We decided to do a boat lunch cruise around Chicago for our last day. Scott got us a reservation on a fine ship called The Duck. In spite of the name, she was a fine ship. Annabel certainly liked the taste of her.

After lunch, they held a variety of contests for the kids. The moment we heard the hula hoop was to be an event, the prize was as good as ours. Monica works those hips effortlessly and crushes the competition.

We were sad to leave everyone in Chicago and say goodbye to Lynda and Rachael. While we waited in the Chicago airport, Monica had her first chance to show off her new doll Samantha and their matching outfits. Wait till we get home and mom sees and hears all we've done.