Treehouse Trails: Today

Today, for the first time since, well, the beginning of the adventure, we're finally writing a post about a day on the day that it happened.

We let the wind of the Windy City take us all across the city's streets, around it's landmarks, and through it's cute coffee shops, vintage stores, and right into Blommer's delicious smelling chocolate factory!

As a part of an international campaign for the "most beautiful and eye catching office building in the world", Chicago's Tribune Tower's walls have taken in 120 different stones from historical landmarks across the world!

We discovered in Massachusetts that Jennifer is quite the authenticity snob.

The Mayflower that's docked there? A replica.

The Plymouth stone? They can't even confirm the pilgrims had anything to do with it.

If it's not honest to goodness, for sure, the authentic, real deal, she could care less to spend her time seeing it.

Which is why we were so excited to find, imbedded in the base of the iconic Tribune Tower, a stone from the original tomb of Abraham Lincoln, among many other interesting artifacts from around the world.

And what else for lunch but Portillo's hot dogs and a big ole slice of their heavenly chocolate cake!

You have to be quick and attentive to hear your number called.

They're not in numerical order, so amid the chatter of restaurant goers, you'll get everything from order #387 to order #15 being called over their microphone.

It is every bit worth the wait though, and no matter how much cake you order the first time around, you're going to want a second piece.

Chicago's Navy Pier was a great chance to escape from the city for a moment and get a little TLC from a walk by the waterfront, while still enjoying the beauty and bustle of the city itself.

"Too much ambition to remain dormant!"

"Because we're blessed!"

"To live life!"

"To see what life brings me that day!"

"I look forward to a new day."

"Because my alarm clock goes off."

"Because my daughter wakes me up."

If you want the best view of the Chicago skyline, the Ladies powder room on the 96th is the place to be!

A stunning silhouette of the city's most iconic buildings is set against an ombre sky back drop and treats you to an experience of the city that is unmatched by anywhere else you might find yourself.

Thank you bunches to our Illinois family! You are both so sweet and kind to help us explore the city, really make sure that we experience Chicago...and for introducing us to the best pie that we've ever had. You both are amazing.

"Hope & possibilities---the idea that a new day is an opportunity to be the best me and chase my dreams."

"In short, it's because of the responsibility that I have, to myself and to others. However, I choose that responsibility because this journey/path/road that we call LIFE is built through experiences. Every day is a new chance to experience/share/connect with those around us and live as a witness to what God has provided."