Ever since Mark and I returned from New York in December of 2010, Turner has asked us hundreds of questions about what is was like to fly, ride in a taxi, etc. This was Turner's first flight, subway ride, taxi ride, and train ride, so it was a treat for me and Mark as we watched the marvels of travel through the eyes of a child.
We arrived early so that Turner could take in the sights and sounds of the airport. She did want to know why we weren't riding in one of the "pretty colorful planes" (Southwest) and why we would be traveling in a "plain old white" plane. (Airtran)
After hearing the word "awesome" and "amazing" more times than I could count, we landed safely and made our way to the JW Marriott to meet Mark. Our taxi ride was fairly uneventful (at least compared to the typical cab rides from LaGuardia to downtown Manhattan) and we were happy to arrive to a beautiful and spacious hotel and a happy family reunion.
I don't know what it is with me and hotel bathrooms, but the JW Mariott did not disappoint. This spacious and immaculate bathroom had the deepest garden tub I have ever seen (Turner could easily back float), a double sink and vanity with plenty of room, a walk in tile/glass shower, and a separate enclosed water closet with a pocket door for privacy. And as you'll see below, the icing on the cake was a little cup filled with cotton balls and Q-tips. I'm easy to please and can be happy most anywhere, but the little perks do make me smile! If you go to the Chicago area, this hotel is highly recommended by our family!
We got settled and headed out for some delicious Chicago style deep dish pizza at Pizza Due. This is a super crowded popular local pizzeria, and though the wait was a little long it was worth it! We also got to visit with our Auburn friend Corey (Mr. Torey to Turner) who was spending an extra evening in Chicago before returning to the Plains. Notice in the pic with Corey Turner has on a pink shirt? Good call Mark on taking an extra shirt so Pizza Due didn't ruin Turner's white shirt - isn't he smart!?
After filling up on pizza, we headed to the observatory atop the John Hancock building for some fabulous views of the city. I guess it's the south Alabama country girl in me, but I never get tired of looking at big cities as dusk changes to nighttime sky. Such a neat thing for Turner to see, especially with Lake Michigan as a partial perimeter.
My girl loves ice cream, and we capped off this fun day with a dipped cone on the way back to the hotel. Life is good I tell you!
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