Naperville Comes North

The Naperville Baleikos made a northward trek for the annual assemblage of the deer fence at 160 Lakewood.  After their long day of work, they brought food to Boon and we supplied entertainment.  There was a post-dinner game of chess and lots of hugs to go around.

 

Easter, part 2

This evening we went to Mom's house for Easter dinner with her and the Brysons.  Mom made an awesome Easter dinner with ham and Polish sausage, and Mrs. Bryson brought zucchini parmesan pancakes and a lemon bread pudding.  Excellent all around.  We, in turn, supplied the "entertainment"....

Lucy's new monkey apron courtesy of Grammy B.  AWESOME!

It's a good thing he's so charming...

Lucy hopped away or bounced out of view every time I tried to take a picture.
Guess there's a reason her nickname is Bunny.

Go, Cubs, Go!

Our trip to Chicago was fabu-tastic. Friday we hit the Shedd Aquarium, and then had dinner at a great Italian place downtown. Saturday we hit an art fair on Michigan avenue before lunching and going to the game. Cousin Manders joined Ruthie, Ken, and I and we all made our way to Wrigley. Ted Lilly pitched a beauty and the Cubs won 5-3 over St. Louis. YAY!!!! This night was capped off by dinner at an awesome Japanese/Sushi place -- even cousin Matt joined us for the feasting. As if dinner wasn't enough, we walked over near the water tower place and managed to partake in some serious chocolatey ice cream goodness at Ghiradelli's. If ever there was death by chocolate.... it was last night. It was an admirable way to go.