Makenna and I were left alone this weekend while mommy, Nana and Auntie Kirsten spent the weekend at The Paper Dollhouse in Sycamore, Illinois.
On Friday, Makenna spent the day at grandma and grandpa's house. They had a great time together. Auntie Kellie spent the night on Friday while daddy went out and took a ride and a run with Matt, Nick and Jarred. We knocked out fifty miles in two and a half hours and then went for a run afterwards. All before 8:00! But then again, when you start at 5:00, you can get a lot done before the rest of the world starts moving.
When we came back, Auntie Kellie's boyfriend Rich (happy one year anniversary you two!) joined us for a trip to the French Market in Wheaton. It's probably the nicest market with produce and vendors in the area and there's always a great find, including terrific baked goods from Hahn's Bakery in Geneva.
Daddy and Makenna both opted for a nap and spent the afternoon playing, shopping and calling it an early night.
On Sunday, we decided to take a day in the big city of Chicago. So many things to do, which one to choose? There's that Bacchanalian food festival, the Taste of Chicago. There was game three of the Crosstown Challenge down at U.S. Cellular Field.
Did we pick either one of those? Heck, no. We hooked up with Uncle Brad (fresh off the successful opening of Oracle Productions' newest show, termen vox machina) at his place and staked out some real estate to watch the 39th Annual Pride Parade!
Did Makenna enjoy herself? I'll leave that for you to decide.
Say what you want about the parade, it's nothing if not a collection of ecclectic individuals. Everybody had a float; even the lottery. And you've to love people who are so comfortable in their own skin.
We went over to grandma and grandpa's house and spent some quality time in the backyard, including on Makenna's favorite backyard accessory; their swing.
We tried a new restaurant for dinner this evening, Uncle Bub's Barbecue in Westmont. I heard one of the owners on a radio show in Chicago and last year, they finished second in sauce at the Naperville Ribfest and first in ribs. The food was as delicious as I was led to believe. If you don't believe me, just ask Makenna.
It was a great day today and an awesome weekend, but we were both happy to come home to mommy who made some beautiful pages that she shared with us when she returned.
On Friday, Makenna spent the day at grandma and grandpa's house. They had a great time together. Auntie Kellie spent the night on Friday while daddy went out and took a ride and a run with Matt, Nick and Jarred. We knocked out fifty miles in two and a half hours and then went for a run afterwards. All before 8:00! But then again, when you start at 5:00, you can get a lot done before the rest of the world starts moving.
When we came back, Auntie Kellie's boyfriend Rich (happy one year anniversary you two!) joined us for a trip to the French Market in Wheaton. It's probably the nicest market with produce and vendors in the area and there's always a great find, including terrific baked goods from Hahn's Bakery in Geneva.
Daddy and Makenna both opted for a nap and spent the afternoon playing, shopping and calling it an early night.
On Sunday, we decided to take a day in the big city of Chicago. So many things to do, which one to choose? There's that Bacchanalian food festival, the Taste of Chicago. There was game three of the Crosstown Challenge down at U.S. Cellular Field.
Did we pick either one of those? Heck, no. We hooked up with Uncle Brad (fresh off the successful opening of Oracle Productions' newest show, termen vox machina) at his place and staked out some real estate to watch the 39th Annual Pride Parade!
Did Makenna enjoy herself? I'll leave that for you to decide.
Say what you want about the parade, it's nothing if not a collection of ecclectic individuals. Everybody had a float; even the lottery. And you've to love people who are so comfortable in their own skin.
We went over to grandma and grandpa's house and spent some quality time in the backyard, including on Makenna's favorite backyard accessory; their swing.
We tried a new restaurant for dinner this evening, Uncle Bub's Barbecue in Westmont. I heard one of the owners on a radio show in Chicago and last year, they finished second in sauce at the Naperville Ribfest and first in ribs. The food was as delicious as I was led to believe. If you don't believe me, just ask Makenna.
It was a great day today and an awesome weekend, but we were both happy to come home to mommy who made some beautiful pages that she shared with us when she returned.
2 comments:
Love It!!!
25 days and counting till we see ya guys-Can't Wait...
xoxoxo
So, So, So, Cute..
Kel-Thanks for sharing your creations and I am truely inspired..
ps. Did you get a sewing machine?
Sweet Pea, you had a great time and it shows! Love Nana xox
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