Lars and I had decent seats at the Cubs game last night. The weather was perfect for watching the game - cool, but not cold and not too humid. We munched a Chicago dog, drank pepsi and settled in for Cubs win over the Brewers. Afterwards, Lars and I walked a few blocks to the next station (Belmont) and made our way back to the hotel downtown. Good times.
We arrived in Chicago yesterday and headed out to the ‘Taste’ first thing. Despite accidentally throwing away half a Billy Goat burger and getting popped on by a bird, I had a great time. Today we are taking the double-decker bus tour by request of Leif.
For Father’s Day, I got some caramel corn, a hand-painted picture frame from the kids. But the thing that touched me most was this sign posted to the back of my chair, made by the kids alone. I have a great family and am very lucky.
Yesterday was a really great day. We began the day by walking to Turtle Bread for a delicious breakfast. We ended the day with a trip to see the Twins-Astros game.
Our whole family was lucky enough to attend the surprise birthday party for our good friend Becca. Becca held up pretty well, despite being sick all weekend before arriving at her party. The afternoon was great, and Becca’s and Brent’s families so nice, that it was very sad when the day ended.
I stayed at the Blackstone Hotel at the south end of the loop. The hotel was nice, but the view of the lake from my room was breathtaking. Every night I would open the windows, every morning I would look across Grant Park to Lake Michigan.
This picture of Brita and Leif in the tub says a lot about both their personalities. The bath days are fading fast for Lars. I can see that they will be done for all the kids soon. They have gone fast, but we have had a lot of fun in the bath.
Tuesday was Spanish graduation.
Lars was first. He tried his best to sing the Spanish songs and he answered a couple of questions in Spanish. The Spanish road is hard for Lars, but I am hoping this exposure will make learning Spanish easier later in life.
Brita has an easier time learning Spanish and the teacher seemed much more enthusiastic in Brita’s room.
I am proud of them both and hope languages come much easier for both of them.
The sunsets on Lake Dubay can be stunning.
Field Day at LHCS is a big deal. The whole school organizes into teams and then all the teams compete in mini-contests in the huge field behind the school building. It is the quintessential grade school activity - and the teachers, staff and parents make sure the memories are positive for all the students. Lars and Brita were both so excited, neither slept well the night before. And since I was in town, I was lucky enough to attend the events this year. Here the students are hearing a presentation from the gym teacher before heading into lunch.
