Cubs game

Today we went to the Cubs game with Mike, Mary and their two boys, Mason & Max. Technically, it was the Padres game since we are in San Diego after all, but with our ties and Mike's ties to Chicago, it was the Cubs game. And we were all wearing whatever Cubs gear we have and were cheering for the Cubbies to win. 

Jeff, Emily, Kyle, Mike, Mary and their boys took the trolley down to the game. Aaron and I biked down after Aaron finished up his nap. It was a wonderful time cheering for our Cubs. Too bad the Cubs didn't pull this victory off, but it was fun to get back to Petco and take in the game with great friends. 

Mary, Max & Mason on the trolley

Emily with Max, Mike with Mason and Aaron. Aaron & Mason are about 8 months apart. 

I got to hold sweet little Max!!

Mike & Mary. 

Mason loves his ice cream!!

Kyle & Emily

Emily holding Max. 

Aaron giving Max nice touches

Mike & Mason on the trolley home

Kyle & Emily on the trolley home

Aaron wanted to ride the trolley home with everyone so I biked solo and he got to ride the red choo-choo. 

Mason & Aaron with their Curious Georges. 

Chicago

We finally arrived back in Chicago from Milkwaukee after what should have been a 2 hour drive, but instead was 5 hours (an accident shut down the highway in both directions for 2 miles and they directed ALL traffic off the highway and on to rural roads), we were ready to not be in a car for a few days. Thankfully, Karen and Pete live in the city and we could do just that. We had a great time with them eating at their local favorite restaurants and taking in a Cubs game. We even saw some of the annual air and water (just the air part for us though) show from their rooftop. Despite going to Chicago all the time, this was the first time that we got to spend any real, quality time in the city doing city things, living the city life. And it was great fun!

Jacki reading with Aaron

On the pedi-cab going to the Cubs game at Wrigley Field!! We were finally in a place that people didn't chastise us for raising our kids Cubs fans. I know the Cubs have had a rough go for the past 100+ years, but perhaps in Kyle, Emily & Aaron's lifetime, the Cubs will pull one out and our loyal cheering will pay off. Even if not, it's still fun to be a Cubs fan, no matter where we are!