Dear Friends and Family,
Our neighbors from Minnesota flew out to visit us. And, their French teacher/exchange student, Frenchie II, came out with them. We had so much fun over the weekend, I'm dreading going back to work today.
Friday night, they flew in and we went out to dinner. We went to Enoteca Roma and I ordered the polenta, just in time too since it gets dropped with the summer menu. Phew. We brought dessert back to the house and chatted while waiting for the Dad to arrive; he flew in on a separate flight.
Saturday, we woke up early and had breakfast at home before piling in the cars and heading up to Six Flags Great America. It was a little crisp when we got there, but otherwise, a perfect day to hit the park. We caved and bought the Gold Flash Pass that saves you 75% of the time on any given line. If you're a roller coaster rider, it's the way to go. We would have spent hours in every line without it. Let's say your time is worth $10 an hour, which is a ridiculously low estimate of the value of free time, but let's say $10. The pass costs $20. You break even on your time in one or two rides. Uh. Okay. Sign me up. Dinner? Due. Perfect ending to a fun filled day.
Sunday, we woke up early again. We wanted to have breakfast at the Bongo Room. They don't take reservations. It was Mother's Day. Recipe for potential disaster. We got there at 8:30, they open at 9 o'clock. We were fourth in line, and didn't have any trouble getting seated. The end of the line, not so fortunate. Breakfast was delish, as expected. And, I made it through points-wise, by ordering the Eggs Benedict without hollandaise. Frenchie II ordered and finished the Chocolate French Toast. That's an accomplishment to write home about! If you're curious, search Bongo Room on flickr. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Mr. mouse and the Dad left to do some grocery shopping while the Mom, the Daughter, Frenchie II and I played PS2. We then piled onto the train to go downtown for a boat tour of Chicago. I hadn't taken the tour yet, so it was a new thing for both Mr. mouse and me. The weather turned out perfect for the boat ride and I'm beginning to love the Chicago skyline. It's still not New York, but it's not bad either. There's just something about being on the water that's so relaxing. If we ever decide to start spending serious time in the summer here, a boat might be in our future.
We got home in time to grill dinner on the deck. Lobster, steak, chicken, asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, baguette, wine, sun, view, hammock, chaise... Santé!
Cheers!
mouse
Our neighbors from Minnesota flew out to visit us. And, their French teacher/exchange student, Frenchie II, came out with them. We had so much fun over the weekend, I'm dreading going back to work today.
Friday night, they flew in and we went out to dinner. We went to Enoteca Roma and I ordered the polenta, just in time too since it gets dropped with the summer menu. Phew. We brought dessert back to the house and chatted while waiting for the Dad to arrive; he flew in on a separate flight.
Saturday, we woke up early and had breakfast at home before piling in the cars and heading up to Six Flags Great America. It was a little crisp when we got there, but otherwise, a perfect day to hit the park. We caved and bought the Gold Flash Pass that saves you 75% of the time on any given line. If you're a roller coaster rider, it's the way to go. We would have spent hours in every line without it. Let's say your time is worth $10 an hour, which is a ridiculously low estimate of the value of free time, but let's say $10. The pass costs $20. You break even on your time in one or two rides. Uh. Okay. Sign me up. Dinner? Due. Perfect ending to a fun filled day.
Sunday, we woke up early again. We wanted to have breakfast at the Bongo Room. They don't take reservations. It was Mother's Day. Recipe for potential disaster. We got there at 8:30, they open at 9 o'clock. We were fourth in line, and didn't have any trouble getting seated. The end of the line, not so fortunate. Breakfast was delish, as expected. And, I made it through points-wise, by ordering the Eggs Benedict without hollandaise. Frenchie II ordered and finished the Chocolate French Toast. That's an accomplishment to write home about! If you're curious, search Bongo Room on flickr. A picture is worth a thousand words.
Mr. mouse and the Dad left to do some grocery shopping while the Mom, the Daughter, Frenchie II and I played PS2. We then piled onto the train to go downtown for a boat tour of Chicago. I hadn't taken the tour yet, so it was a new thing for both Mr. mouse and me. The weather turned out perfect for the boat ride and I'm beginning to love the Chicago skyline. It's still not New York, but it's not bad either. There's just something about being on the water that's so relaxing. If we ever decide to start spending serious time in the summer here, a boat might be in our future.
We got home in time to grill dinner on the deck. Lobster, steak, chicken, asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, baguette, wine, sun, view, hammock, chaise... Santé!
Cheers!
mouse
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Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend and what a nice way to relax on the boat! But tell me more...which boat? I have that on my list, as well! :) xoxoxox
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