Los padres visitaron
My parents were in town this weekend to see Robin Williams at the Chicago Theater.
My parents look so cute! And Steven and I… look like goobers!
We had so much fun while they were here – we watched a movie and ate popcorn, made pancakes and eggs for breakfast, played Rock Band, went to a car show, went to our town home association “Fall Harvest” celebration in the park, ate at a Mexican restaurant, toured my office, went to see Robin Williams, and visited the Mexican bakery in our neighborhood.
And that was all between the hours of 9:30 pm on Friday to 10:00 am on Sunday!
We took a long nap when they left.
Robin Williams was really funny. In the beginning of his skit he told some Chicago and global warming jokes. Then he told quite a bit on politics, which really made me laugh (and proud of myself for actually knowing what he was talking about). And in the end, he told some of his sexual jokes. He did a lot of impersonations and facial expressions – there were two large screens on the stage so everyone in the theater could see him “up close.”
The show was about an hour and a half long. We were all amazed by the energy he had for the whole time! I’m surprised my stomach doesn’t hurt today from laughing for so long.
For breakfast today, we took my parents to the awesome Mexican Bakery close to the town train station.
Yes, that’s all for four people (to try)!
This place is amazing – tons and tons of sweets and breads at cheap, cheap prices. You grab a tray (or bucket) and tongs when you walk in, then go around and grab all of the different things you want – and there are so many things to try. There was a line of at least 10 people waiting to check out when we got there – at 9:00 on a Sunday morning! I guess we are not the only people who think this place is awesome!
Steven paid $10 for his tray, and mom paid $8.40 for her tray.
It’s interesting that baked goods from other cultures never taste like you expect them to – even when they look the same as an American staple! We love to try new things though, and found some that we really like.
My poor mom, though. After we got home, she got sick, and couldn’t try anything. She had a really upset stomach – and still did when she got back to Iowa. I told her that is what I feel like every time I go home – from eating WAY TOO much food. So, oops, I guess we did the same thing to her! But when family is around, don’t you feel like eating a ton of fun food? I sure do. I hope she feels better soon. Because other than that, it was a perfect weekend!
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What a fun weekend! I love Robin Williams, he must have been hysterical. I can’t believe all those pastries are for 4 people– WOW! Anyway, glad you had fun 🙂
That’s a lot you packed into one weekend! Lots of fun. 🙂 Robin Williams is coming here and I was wondering if the show was any good. Hmmm, wonder if there are any tickets left…
Sounds like a great weekend!
You will have to email me the name/address of that place though. Looks really yummy!
Wow… a major packed weekend. Sounds like you guys had fun. And that plate of pastries… yum. I hope they had take home bags. I don’t think I could eat even half of that in one sitting without getting sick.
Hope your mom gets to feeling better.
Bethany – Don’t worry! We didn’t eat them all. My parents took some back to Iowa 😉
sizzle – If you can get tickets, go! 😀 Although, if you can’t get tickets, I recommend watching Man of the Year again – some of the skit was from that.
tori – Ooo, I hope you try the place – it’s La Luc Bakery, 246 N. Cedar Lake Rd.
martymankins – There were take home bags 😉 For sure. I called my mom today, and she thinks she has the flu. 🙁 Bummer. At least she didn’t get it BEFORE the show though!
oh man, i TOTALLY want to see robin williams live one day!! what a weekend 🙂 i hope your mom feels better soon!
I (heart) donuts!
Alice – I hope you can! It was so much fun!
Dave2 – Me too! I wish I could eat one at every meal!
Goobers? Were we looking at the same pic? Hmph. I think you are a gorgeous couple. I can so see how the weight has come off, I’m really proud of you! I love Robin, wish I could see that! And, the pastries… look sinfully good! My phone didn’t ring! Ha! Ha! Ha!
javaqueen14 – You are too nice to me 🙂 Thank you for all of your encouragement! Hey, send me your address and I’ll send you some pastries. Ha ha! 😛