Over Thanksgiving weekend Glen and I travelled to Chicago, IL for a fun filled weekend with his brothers & their wives to not only celebrate Thanksgiving, but also Glen’s brother Mark’s birthday.
Thanksgiving was great, we relaxed most of the day until it was time for the big feast. We had turkey and all of the trimmings. The only thing missing was my Mother’s Baked Corn Pudding. But since I was not the host, I was not able to make it this year.
Mark, Judi, Maureen & Jeff
Friday was spent walking around the adorable town of Naperville, IL where we had some snacks & drinks at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House. They have a shrimp cocktail on the menu that will knock your socks off!! The shrimp are huge!!
Friday evening we all went out for dinner at a local place near Mark’s house then off to the windy city to attend a show at the world famous Second City!! What a hilarious show!! The cast was amazing and I have a feeling that we will be seeing some of them go on the bigger things, just like the other famous “graduates” of Second City—Bill Murray, John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey & Amy Pohler!!!! If you have never been there, it is worth a go. There are photos of all of the famous cast members that have graced their stage!! It was like taking a step back in time.
Saturday morning we left the larger group and went back downtown to Chicago to see the sites. I was so thrilled that we were able to catch the Chris Kindle Market there!!! The vendors come from all over the world, there is German beer & brats, lots of handmade toys and Christmas ornaments. This market made me feel like I was strolling through a Christmas market in Germany. I loved it!!
But I have to tell you, the crowd was a bit much, so we wandered off to see the windows at Macy’s and then to the famous Giordanio’s for some Chicago style deep dish pizza!! We needed a nap after that!!
I just fell in love with this Macy’s window display. It reminded me of our Quacker SPARKLE!!!
Me & Maureen
For our Saturday evening we went to a lovely dinner right off the Miracle Mile, it was a wonderful way to wrap up our busy holiday weekend!!
Me & Glen
Greg & Maureen
Saturday was fairly arm in the windy city, so tons of people were out and about for their shopping and holiday weekend fun!! I insisted we take pictures under the gorgeous lights up and down Michigan Ave. It really put us in the Christmas spirit!!
Until next time- Quack, Quack for now!
Angel xo
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Angel,
Glad you enjoyed Chicago. There is so much to see and do there. Now you have been in our area of the country twice-since you were also in Wisconsin last year. We are right on the Illinois-Wisconsin border-in between both places that you visited. I hope that you and Glen have a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful 2015.
Gail