The middle part of summer is always my favorite, and always goes by WAY too fast. But we have had some amazing times. Sam and I went to Ravinia to see Lizzo perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. It was incredible!
We had a fun day with the girls while Josh and Kjersten did some appliance shopping. Of course Lauren needs a chainsaw!
The younger cats realize that maybe these two aren't so bad if they offer treats!
We had some crazy poor air quality due to the Canadian wild fires.
Then we set off on our summer family roadtrip. First stop - Buffalo, NY!
The highlight of Buffalo was of course the buffalo wings (our main reason for visiting). We were not able to get into the famous Anchor Bar, it had a 100 minute wait! So we opted to drive out to Bar Bill (where Josh Allen gets his wings!) We all agreed, best wings we have ever had.
Then we continued our drive to Niagara. We stopped by Whirlpool state park and did a trail that had 400 steps!
The Clifton Hill area on the Canadian side where we stayed was pretty wild with shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
We did the mandatory tourist experience of the Hornblower (Canadian version of Maid of the Mist).
Dry for now!
It was everything everyone had said it would be. We got so close and could experience just how powerful the falls are!
It was certainly another highlight of the trip!
Mike, Sam, and Isaac indulged me with a trip to "Bird Kingdom" which was just nearby.
They had an impressive open aviary with so many cool birds!
We also enjoyed the rooftop pool with beverages at our hotel.
When in Canada, must find Beaver Tails!
We returned back home and turned it around the next day for Sam's birthday! We did a nice family dinner at Perry's Steakhouse. So good!
Happy 16th to this amazing guy!
And then Isaac turned it around again to head back to the lake with Bamma to do some projects with Pops! I think this summer he has spent more time away than at home! But he's enjoying it all!
So now we do some last summer fun before we return to school!
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