Favorite Vacation Moments

When people think of beaches, Chicago, Illinois probably doesn't spring to their minds. This is a wonderful beach just north of Navy Pier along Lake Shore Drive.

we finaly made it to disney world last summer 2007 with our older children. and had the time of our lifes my childrens 1st time. we. it was so magical that our daughter look at her father and i adn s... Read More

The past few years our family vacations have been moments days before surgeries or appointments for our youngest son, Wes. Due to the rare condition Wes was born with, we must travel for his medical... Read More

We took our kids on their first roller coaster ride, the Viper, at Great America, IL. We waited in line for about 20 minutes and as we were getting to the part where we get into the seats, my son Al... Read More

Going to see the laser light show and other shows with the boys and enjoying the look of suprise and happiness on there faces. We enjoyed the laser light show also.

Three years ago, when our son Shelby was six years old, he was into two things: trains and dinosaurs. My husband and I decided to take the train to Chicago so that he could experience the train rid... Read More

I am a single parent of a 13 year old daughter. I decided back in 2000 that no matter what I would take a vacation once a year no matter what. I work too hard to not have fun once a year. Fast forwar... Read More

Realizing today that we have not had a family vacation since August 2005; I went through my photos and found a picture of the dolphin show at the John G. Shedd Aquarium. What a beautiful place! I w... Read More

MY FIRST TRIP TO DISNEY WAS IN 1976. MY FAVORITE RIDE WAS 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. I WAS REALLY SAD WHEN THE RIDE CLOSED. MY MORE MEMORABLE RIDE WAS SPACE MOUNTAIN, CAUSE IT SCARED THE GUTS O... Read More

Being a stepmother is never easy. We only have every other weekend to encourage, support, teach and grow two wonderful tweens into outstanding adults. We make the most of every minute and try to fost... Read More