date day

Filed under: around the house — admin at 11:04 am on Tuesday, May 6, 2008


Yep, Nathan and I were able to celebrate his birthday this past Saturday. We took the train in to Chicago and ate at Frontera. And were lucky enough to get tickets to the Edward Hopper/Winslow Homer show at the Art Institute.

So we started off our celebration with margaritas, Mexican beer and ceviche…perfect. And then our brunch was so tasty that I forgot to photograph it, but I can assure you it was great! The dessert was lovely too…honey/mango flan. I was so sad that our meal ended so soon. The temptation to just sit and eat was very strong. I suppose the wait staff would have stopped being so nice.

We strolled around the city and paid homage to the Apple store and even saw the Ellen show being shot on Michigan Ave. The Hopper show was even more than I anticipated. We decided to use the audio tour and moved ourselves slowly around the packed galleries. Seeing art in person really does not compare with books- the paintings were stunning…almost glowing. I love Hopper, so I felt slightly guilty as I whisked through the Homer show. Obviously it was impressive, but you know…

So that’s it…something crazy is going on with my comments and I have not had any responses for the past 3 posts. Unfortunately I have no clue what to do and my “support staff” is busy with their own lives and it’s not a huge big deal for me anyway. If you want to shoot me an e-mail, here you go! carolshack(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Hurrah! Comments are now working and we are back to business!

9 Comments »

Comment by admin

May 6, 2008 @ 12:25 pm

they are working!

Comment by tech_sam

May 6, 2008 @ 12:28 pm

Comments are working, but the comment history is history.

Comment by Gretchen

May 6, 2008 @ 5:41 pm

Hi Carol, glad to hear that you and Nathan had a such a lovely time together! I didn’t comment on your last post but was thinking about the hard decision you have. Home schooling is always a fun thing to try and I’m glad my mom did it with me for a couple of critical years.

Comment by Angela

May 6, 2008 @ 6:19 pm

Hi Carol–
I found your blog through Hillary Lang’s blog, I love her stuff, and obviously she loves yours. I’ve been lurking for a bit, but I think I know you from Biola. I’m friends with Jeff and Ariana Mullins and I still live in Whittier.

Anyway, I love Edward Hopper’s paintings. I’m so glad you got to see them in person. I would love the chance to do so myself. I did a few painting studies at Biola modeled on some of his works.

Comment by ShackelMom

May 6, 2008 @ 6:44 pm

What a lovely day! The food sounds amazing too!

I was commenting too, but I guess they are lost is space. Sigh.

Comment by Tara

May 6, 2008 @ 11:14 pm

A friend just linked me to your blog. We share a few things in common. We are Orthodox, homeschool and I love to sew. Plus we are trying our hands at a garden this year. I will be back to read more of your blog soon. Just glancing around I’ve found several posts I’d love to go read.

Comment by carolynswafford

May 7, 2008 @ 3:35 pm

This sounded like a very fun time. It’s great to have some time with the hubby alone.

Comment by Maryellen

May 10, 2008 @ 1:34 pm

Hi, Carol! We’re now living in The Hague in the Netherlands and your photos of Frontera really got me craving some good Mexican food (having moved here from Houston). I’ve concocted a decent margarita, and am now eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Rick Bayless cookbook you recommended (it’s in our container waiting to pass through customs). I just wish I could find some decent green salsa!

Here’s to family celebrations and ones with just the two of you. Cheers!

Comment by Shannon

May 12, 2008 @ 1:19 pm

Frontera, yummy!! Sounds like you and your hubby had a wonderful day!

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