Eleanor at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park

OK. Maybe Eleanor wasn’t that into the Modern Wing of the Art Institute, but I made it up to her by letting her splash around for half an hour in Millennium Park’s Crown Fountain. Now, for purely selfish reasons (I’m San Francisco bound and I’ll be missing her), I’m posting footage of Eleanor having a grand ole time.


Eleanor at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park from Nicole Balch on Vimeo.
shot with my Zumi camera
music: “Afternoon Speaker” by The Sea and Cake

Comments

35 responses to “Eleanor at Crown Fountain in Millennium Park”

  1. Ludmila {creamylife.com} Avatar

    She’s absolutely adorable!!! In love with her outfit, what a sweet fashionista! She’s too cute!

  2. Yvonne Avatar

    I absolutely love her outfit! You dress her so adorable. And the fountain is of course as beautiful.

  3. Danielle Avatar

    I love how she is pulling a Marilyn Monroe when the wind is blowing up her dress. Too cute! AND, I am very jealous that you are going to SF. I just came back from there and wish I had never left!

  4. Janice Avatar
    Janice

    I must thank you once again for sharing Eleanor with us. Just being able to watch her there, almost seeing her mind racing as she experiences the water – how precious.

  5. holly Avatar
    holly

    she is too cute.

  6. Beatriz Avatar

    your little lady is sooo cute. Love to watch kids when they’re discovering new stuff. And love your web too!

  7. Kathryn Humphreys Avatar
    Kathryn Humphreys

    Too cute. My kids love that fountain too. Although I’ve never seen it that empty. We have to bring bathing suits now for every trip downtown.

  8. Lisa Avatar

    So many things I LOVE about this video! Her outfit is too cute. I am in love with the music you selected & not sure where to find it. Also love how she was so amazed with the water and kept trying to drink it. Too cute! I can’t wait for my little guy to get to that stage. So amazing!!!

  9. Krysta Avatar

    Oh my goodness, I want to pinch her little cheeks! She is just the cutest, and that little dress on her is so great.

  10. Jules Avatar

    You’re killing me, Balch.

  11. Ellen Avatar

    I love the way Elanor patted water on her feet before stepping in, so cute! Love the outfit! Sweet baby!

  12. Melissa de la Fuente Avatar

    Oh dear…she is so incredibly adorable! And that outfit! I love it with her beautiful little gold shoes! And I love so much when they first start walking like that….it is the best.
    xo
    Melis

  13. Christine Avatar

    So cute! Millenium Park is the best. You should take her for ice skating in the Winter once she get’s older.

    Ps. Does that outfit come in adult size? (Shoes included).

  14. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    It’s so sweet the way she kind of tests the water at all levels–hand wet, feet wet–and then just has fun.

  15. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    Love the metallic kicks… your child, alright!

  16. jbhat Avatar
    jbhat

    She’s so sweet! I too am ga-ga over her shoes. Her entire outfit is eye-catching, but what I love about it is that you still notice HER, and aren’t overwhelmed with all the crappe that tends to be all over a lot of children’s clothing. I too love to dress my kiddos cutely, but plainly, so that their own cuteness shines through.

    jbhat

  17. Diane Kallas Avatar
    Diane Kallas

    Could you add a link to the Halloween mask contest? I need reminding and I’m sure I’m not alone.

    Darling video, too!

  18. Funnelcloud Rachel Avatar

    I love her outfit! Gold baby shoes?! Fantastic!

    I’ve only been to Chicago once, but I loved Crown Fountain!

  19. Nuit Avatar

    sweet-baby-jesus! how CUTE!!!!!! i want her outfit ;)

    I love how she looks at her shoes wondering if they are already wet and when she realizes they are, she steps in!

    adorable!

  20. Amanda Mac Avatar
    Amanda Mac

    Soooo cute!! It is such a nice age to see them exploring everything!

  21. Liz Avatar

    She is so beautiful. What is it about toddlers and water that makes them just that happy? Great shoes.

  22. Adventures In Babywearing Avatar

    Oh Crown Fountain is our fave!!!

    Steph

  23. jessica Avatar

    i love the ending:) splish splash splish plash. there she goes.

  24. Robin Avatar

    She is amazing.

  25. Elizabeth Avatar

    You can practically see her little mind working- looking at her reflection & her amazement at having wet hands and feet! Love her dainty walk and how she holds her wet hands out in front of her- too cute.

  26. kim Avatar
    kim

    she’s a real cutie! it’s been fun watching her grow. :-)

  27. Tuesday Avatar

    Like everyone else, I love her!
    So sweet, so adorable. To the ninth degree.

  28. kristen Avatar

    oh my goodness, how sweet. and of course the outfit is awesome…what a little sweetie.

  29. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    I love E’s little cloth diapered bum. We are BumGenius fans what brand do you all use?

  30. mribaro Avatar
    mribaro

    So chic and so cute!

  31. Alison Avatar

    Love! Happy early birthday, fellow Virgo!

  32. daily decorator Avatar

    Just want to squeeze those cheeks! Loving that song!

    Tracy

  33. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    Gorgeous!