LEGO My Shadow

While in Chicago last weekend, we went to the Museum of Science and Industry. There we saw the Harry Potter Exhibit ~ which was wonderful {but we couldn't take pictures of} and the German U-505 submarine {which we also couldn't take pictures of inside the craft} However....we did take some great shadows of the ART + Science = Architecture Exhibit!

What a job this guy has....Adam Reed Tucker is a certified LEGO professional and a trained architect. He has created some amazing architectural LEGO creations.


More than fifteen buildings that contain tens of thousands of LEGO pieces, the exhibit includes Chicago's Sears Tower, the St. Louis Gateway Arch, China’s Jin Mao Tower, the Burj Dubai Tower and the soon-to-be Chicago Spire.




Isn't it Hard to believe that these are all created out of LEGO bricks?



Come on along and join us as we travel around the blog world looking at shadows that you might not believe on Hey Harriet! You"ll never know what you'll find!

A Fast Getaway

Oh....we can't wait! We just love it when we can make a fast getaway....naw...we aren't robbing the bank - we're taking an unplanned trip to CHICAGO!
We just love Chicago....so much to see & so much to do....but mind you, this is a quick trip, so we thought we'd share what we expect to do......
First....we are staying in the Palmer Hotel - that is exciting enough! The architecture there is "the bomb!" Ever since we went to Chicago on a tour in design class, The Palmer has been on the "to stay at" list! I can still hear it in my head when my professor said that "Anytime you come back to Chicago, try to stay at the Palmer....this is the place to stay" Now, there might be nicer rooms, or a better staff at another hotel....but hello people....the history of this place is amazing!


*sigh!*

Moving on.....even though we didn't know about it, it seems that the Chicago Air & Water Show will be held this weekend....guess we timed that right!


....And, it looks as if we will spend a whole day at The Museum of Science & Industry

Kid's list:
Board the German U-505 Submarine - big brother will love this - he is all about anything WWII and German.....and little brother - he'll love it too, just because big brother does!



Little brother loves sharks....and for an 8 year old, knows just about anything about the creatures! This is his choice (other than anything big brother wants to do....), and he'll want to watch this show where he can swim with sharks in Africa.


OK...the real reason we are going to Chicago, is that daughter wants to see the Harry Potter Exhibit....cheaper than a trip to the London HP exhibit...plus, it moves out of town next month & goes to Boston.

Mom's list:
Well....wondering around the Palmer suits me fine...all of that architecture - heaven! But, I do have one request...

I can't wait to visit P.O.S.H for vintage goodness, I don't know if I'll ever come out of the store! Check out their online store....go on & pick your favorite thing!

Dad's list:
Of course....anything that mom or the kids want to do is fine with him!

However, a visit to Wrigley Field would be nice...and it looks as if they are playing Pittsburgh while we are in town....we'll give it a good try to get a game in!

We are meeting up with friends and are going to the Weber Grill, and we are going to go on an Architectural cruise on the river with them as well. We are looking forward to that, as we've never done the crusie before!

So....what kind of "Fast Getaways" have you been on?!