A Visit from an Illini

Our friend Megan flew in last Thursday for a visit.  We had some cold weather most days, but still a great time.  Annabel enjoyed having a play partner and more action around the house, especially with someone who shares a birthday! 

She carried this yellow cup around for a couple hours.  It was her go-to toy that weekend.

We were able to meet Eric at work for lunch, took a short walk along the river near the weir and a drive around the city, walked and shopped along Broadway Ave, played Blokus and Beezer Wizzer, and ate a lot!  When the weather is cold, might as well enjoy some flat bread pizzas with lots of fun toppings....Hawaiian, meat-lovers and the best dessert pizza of pears, goat cheese, and honey!  When I bought some Canadian bacon for the Hawaiian pizza, Megan was amused that the package just said 'ham'.  We also made a waffle egg bake and some adult mac and cheese from our findings at the Bulk Cheese store on our shopping outing.  We enjoyed a few Original 16 beers, red shiraz, Chapman's chocolate ice cream, Easter M & M's, and Cadbury mini eggs.  I think we are still trying to detox.

It was fun to watch the basketball tourney on tv, where unfortunately Wisconsin lost, Illinois won, and then later Illinois lost their second game.  Megan brought Annabel an adorable outfit to cheer on the Illini.

The best part of our time living in Illinois was the great friends we made.  We are so lucky to have a wonderful friend like Megan.  Thanks for visiting us in the frozen tundra!