KC had apparently mentioned that she'd wanted to see fireworks during the 4th of July, but hadn't told her parents. KC had since learned that her friends had seen them and loved it.
My son-in-law, Ed decided to surprise her with a trip to Navy Pier in Chicago to see the fireworks that are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays over the summer.
While waiting for the fireworks to start, we decided to ride the Ferris Wheel.
I used to love the open air Ferris Wheel when I was a kid, but somehow between then and now, I'd gotten leery of them.
However, the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel has enclosed compartments which makes it feel more secure, I think.
My son-in-law, Ed decided to surprise her with a trip to Navy Pier in Chicago to see the fireworks that are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays over the summer.
While waiting for the fireworks to start, we decided to ride the Ferris Wheel.
I used to love the open air Ferris Wheel when I was a kid, but somehow between then and now, I'd gotten leery of them.
However, the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel has enclosed compartments which makes it feel more secure, I think.
It was fun to see the gorgeous Chicago skyline from up high.
It had been a while since Art and I had seen fireworks up close. It really was pretty darn awesome and KC would have a lovely story to tell her friends when she saw them again.
You have such an interesting life!
ReplyDeleteYou have given her a lifelong memory too. Beautiful photos. I love the night time views of the city.
ReplyDeleteSo glad KC got to experience this!
ReplyDeletehow fun and scary...sounds like an interesting trip.
ReplyDeleteI love ferris wheels but haven't ridden one in ages. I love the pictures you shared here. Just lovely! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to go to Navy Pier on a day other than the Fourth of July. I bet the crowds were much more manageable.
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet photo of you two!
ReplyDeleteI agree, seeing them up close seems to make them so much more. Great pictures too.
ReplyDeleteI always like the big shows as well
ReplyDeleteI went to Navy pier but it was in the day. Maybe they didn't have fireworks in 1992?
ReplyDeleteBetter thee than me on the ferris wheel. Fear of heights keeps me from enjoying all the cool views. That was neat that KC got to enjoy the fireworks after all.
ReplyDeleteWow. Navy pier. It's been a long, long time.
ReplyDeleteGreat day!
ReplyDeleteHow cool. I think that ferris wheel would even suit me. I no longer ride such things.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fireworks shot!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would go on a ferris wheel now. I went on the sky wheel more than once when I was young, but heights seem to affect me now.
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