Since I took three hundred pictures this weekend (no exaggeration), I will be documenting the trip in a few different posts. As you will see by the pictures we had a fabulous time in Chicago. What an amazing city. It's definitely a spot I want to revisit. We left on Thursday afternoon, right around Max's nap time which turned out to be a life saver. He took a nap on my lap for about an hour. Hank didn't make a peep. He just played his Nintendo game and watched a movie. He's such a great little traveler.
Hank is waiting for the security check. He knew exactly what to do when we got there. He's only flown once but he grabbed the little bin, threw his backpack and shoes inside, and proceeded through the scanner like a seasoned traveler.
Max wants nothing to do with me when his Dad is around. Maybe because they look like twins?
This smile is thanks to the announcement that a snack and drink cart would be coming soon.
Rusty, Collette, and Rick picked us up from the airport and took us to Claire and Jimmy's house (Collette's parents). They were so hospitable. They let us stay at their house that night and treated us to dinner at their favorite Italian restaurant, Tufano's. The food was incredible.
Hank and Jimmy enjoyed a cool drink...no worries, Hank's is root beer! Hank really loved Jimmy. Anyone that knows Hank, knows he doesn't really open up to people that quickly, but he opened up to Jimmy instantly. It may have had something to do with Jimmy introducing Hank to his friend "George". Meaning "Washington", in the form of a crisp one dollar bill.
He even got Hank to try fried calamari. I told Hank it was Squidward and he said he had to try it. Max was entertained with the butter on the table. By the time we were finished, he had it smeared everywhere. 
This is Terese, Collette's future sister-in-law. She is engaged to Collette's brother Adam and works at the restaurant. My boys loved her! She was so great with them. We had a sleepover that night in Claire and Jimmy's basement with Collette, Rusty, Rick, Randy, Hank, Max, and I all in the same room! Needless to say, Max slept about 4 hours that night. We had the Cub's game at Wrigley to wake up to, so we were fine the next morning. That post coming up next!
3 comments:
I love that Hank got excited for the snack and drink cart.. I never drink pop so I must admit that when I fly I'm always happy to get my Dr. Pepper or Diet Coke.. Madi usually steals my snack.. That's great your whole family got to go!! Welcome home!
Oh my gosh this post is my saving grace. I was so excited so FINALLY see a post... I mean I had only been checking every hour on the hour early today. Root Beer out of a bottle?! That was my greatest joy as a child... slash it might still be my greatest joy! I can't wait for more pictures.
ok...can i just say that I am slightly obsessed with hank right now? man oh man, i have the age of FOUR to look forward to with jack...ADORABLE. can't wait until i finally get my act together for hank to sleep over...pure entertainment!
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