An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but will never break. --Chinese legend

Sunday, June 7, 2009

The Art 'tute and other adventures

We kicked off the week by celebrating Grandma Maas's birthday with a delicious Italian dinner at Antico Posto. They are known for their gnocchi, and David is known for eating gnocchi, so it was a perfect fit. David helped Grandma blow out her candle and got his own candle on his ice cream.
Tuesday night Kevin and David met up with the Mazhars, whom you may remember from such posts as our San Diego trip, and the Shuklas at Portillo's. The kids had a great time playing together, and I am told the restaurant is still standing.
David very relaxed at nap time (courtesy of Alma). David with Sulaiman and Veda.

Thursday David enjoyed the first of two birthday parties for Fiona. This one was the usual crowd at Fiona's house for Chinese food and cupcakes. Next weekends, we'll attend party #2 at My Gym. As always, the kids had a lot of fun, and David ate a ridiculous amount of food.

Friday evening we took the el downtown and walked around Millennium Park. We also attempted to check out the Art Institute (which David calls the "Art 'tute"). Kevin and I hadn't seen the new modern wing. Unfortunately, David had and is apparently bored with it already because all he wanted to do was climb the stairs and then go back outside to the park. So back to the park we went and got some ice cream before taking the train back home.

Yesterday we went to the farmers market in the morning. The donut line was out of control, so David gorged himself on some really fantastic strawberries instead.
Today we drove out to Roselle to watch Uncle Dave's baseball game. Uncle Dave did not disappoint. He was hit by a pitch (his signature move) in his first two at bats, and Roselle won 15-1. Afterwards we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's house for some cookies and play time.
It was drizzling when we first got to the game, and David insisted on carrying the umbrella. No eyes were lost in the making of this photograph.

Playing catch with Dad. Refusing to play catch with Uncle Dave.

On the phone with Grandpa. Action shot (note exaggerated left arm swing).

1 comment:

leah said...

What a full and fun weekend! David is really looking big! And of course, the budding art critic--one and done with the new modern wing.
:)