Life here has been busy. Before school vacation we got the Bar Mitzvah invitations - all printed up and addressed. I ordered the special stamps.
And then we went on vacation - we managed to fly out of Boston between blizzards and land in Chicago. We were able to make it to Evan's Bar Mitzvah - he did a fabulous job and we all enjoyed the party.
On Sunday we went as a family and saw the PADDINGTON movie, which we all thought was great.
On Monday we went to the Chicago Auto Show, which is HUGE - we spent a few hours looking at really expensive cars, exploring the new versions of every day cars, gawking at the new concept cars and getting a test ride. Naomi and I got a test ride in a FIAT, which is cute, but not practical for our family.
On Tuesday we went to the Art Institute of Chicago, and we saw the Miniatures, which Naomi really liked. We saw the Chagall windows and spent time in the contemporary wing and the special puppet exhibit. The kids really like contemporary art, while I love Impressionist Art. But we all enjoy going to the art museum!
Did I tell you that Chicago was very cold? Boston was breaking records with snow falls, and Chicago was breaking records with COLD weather. Chicago Public Schools were closed on Thursday due to cold (-20 F to catch the bus).
One day we went bowling, and another day I got to visit my Spice Store in Evanston. We went to the original Pancake House and Adam and I had a date night at FOUND, and then we got to see a movie, American Sniper. I really enjoyed American Sniper. It did NOT glorify war, and you left thinking about how war really affects soldiers and families. And of course the end. . . .
And we managed to fly into Boston before another snow storm.
The week of February 23 was the time in six weeks that the kids attended a full week of school. I am hoping to repeat the same thing this week.
Less than 90 days until the EVENT of the year!
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