We're back home after a whirlwind weekend starting Friday morning when we left for Chicago - spectacular weather for the air and water show with turquoise water, clear blue skies and nice breeze. We sailed on Kevin and Dawn's boat (32' sail catamaran just like our first Catrina). 2 couple friends of theirs came onboard and we had a great sail and then anchored out for the Blue Angels. Wonderful show, good lunch and just a delightful afternoon. We were about 300 yards off shore from where Ryan was narrating, so couldn't hear him, but sure enjoyed the Blues performing their magic in the sky!
Our boating friend, Bob took these pics from Friday's show...
Over the Hancock Building
Had dinner downtown with Ryan that evening and so good to visit and catch up! My Aunt Lois passed away this morning. She was 90 and has had Alzheimer's for many years.
Saturday we were off to Dixon for our niece's wedding. Lots of fun with Mark's family and beautiful wedding.
Cory and Kyle
This morning we had breakfast with several of Mark's siblings, spouses, nieces and nephews. and then stopped in for visit with his Mom. Onto Mendota and saw my cousin, Jim at the Lutheran Home followed by visit at Ron and Vicki's and then to Bob and Linda's for yummy lunch (brats, burgers, potato salad, sweet corn, fresh tomatoes, and topped off with delicious ice cream dessert)!
Great to see everyone.....also including our nephew Jason, niece Jennifer, Jake and Leia, and Linda's brother John!
Jake, Jennifer and Leia
Grandpa Bob and Leia
We drove on home and will stay put till Tuesday morning when we'll go back to Mendota for my aunt's funeral and then leave for Oxford from there.
Went to 4:00 Mass at Historic St. Pat's.
So, today Anne, Patrick and the boys were off to Chicago for the air show. They were at North Avenue Beach in the VIP section, close to Ryan but show was canceled cause of fog over Lake Michigan. I was sooo disappointed for them as they were all so looking forward to hearing Ryan and seeing the Blues fly for the first time. The planes were taking off and landing from Gary this weekend, but visibility was worse there, so....
Uncle Ryan, Liam and Connor in foggy Chicago
Ryan is back in Pensacola tonight - soon as the fog lifted enough, they were outta there!
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