camping experience at the museum

We tried out the canoe

and tent

and had an encounter with some wild animals. (children in the photos are much more ferocious than the furry ones)

Chicago and Lake Michigan during Spring Break. Not the best time to visit the musuem (every other parent within 50 miles had the same idea) but a good time none the less.

Note to self......never leave teenagers alone for the day during spring break...every friend they know will be at your house, eating your food, running around your home and yard, riding kiddie bikes, trikes and wagons down your grass hill, thus confirming to your neighbors that you ARE crazy, wacked out Mormons with way too many kids and complete lack of control over them.