Christmas Weekend in Indy, 2017 – Part 4: Christmas Day in Indy, Dinner in Valpo
Somehow, between the presents and breakfast, Jahnu lost a tooth!
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Bob’s Birthday Dinner, Christmas at DePaul
After a few songs, some of the organizers moved everyone back into the vestibule. They needed to clear space for the choir, who would eventually walk down the main aisle, and circle the entire room a few times, before eventually proceeding onto the stage.
Thanksgiving in Merrillville
Today, Liz and I joined Julie, Bob, Katie, and Tim in Merrillville to celebrate thanksgiving. We got there around 1:30PM, and had a pretty lazy afternoon just hanging out in the kitchen, drinking wine, and snacking prior to the big meal.
Apple Pie Day in Valparaiso
This event has happened a few times in the past (see the links below), but this would be the first time the pie making has happened in Julie and Bob’s new house (and on their new countertop to boot).
Julie’s Birthday in Valpo
On Saturday, Liz and I went out to Valparaiso to celebrate Julie’s birthday (it really was a weekend of birthday parties). We had dinner plans at a downtown restaurant, but arrived a little early to just visit briefly.
Garage Clearing and Box Cleaning in Valpo (With More Chicken Encounters Than We Expected)
While near their house in Valparaiso, we were going down a small road when Liz yelled “Look out for that animal!”
As we got a bit closer, she yelled out “It’s a chicken!”
Adding Studs
On Sunday, Bob and I spent a good part of the day working in the basement – adding in studs to the support beam, and prepping for the wall that would enclose both the stairs and the bathroom.
20×2 Times Two: What Are You Waiting For? What’s the Story?
While I’ve had the good fortune to participate in a lot of 20×2 Chicago events, this week saw a pretty interesting varation. The original folks behind 20×2 (Kevin, Mark, and Jeff) decided to take the show “on tour” and did two back to back events at a new venue: the Virgin hotel in Chicago.
Father’s Day at Lagunitas Brewing Company
Once in through the front doors, visitors walked down a long, blue-lit corridor. Playing on a loop in the background was “Pure Imagination,” as sung by Gene Wilder (as if there is any other version of this song).
Mother’s Day: Chinatown Dim Sum, Exploring Northerly Island Park
Liz and I met up with Julie and Bob for Mother’s Day a while back, and spent a leisurely day hanging out in Chinatown, Northerly Island, and then later in Hyde Park.
Easter Weekend at the Christiana Lake House, Day 2
A parliament of Peeps.
Easter Weekend at the Christiana Lake House, Day 1
Some hot dogs (and peeps) were roasted on the fire. An incredibly relaxing end to an incredibly relaxing day.
New Floors, a Nerd Challenge, and a Late Christmas in Valpo
Liz and I trekked over to Valpo late in the afternoon today. We were slated to help move some furniture, to get the home TV/Internet wired up again, and to exchange Christmas gifts. Wtih everyone’s holiday travel plans, coupled with the fact that Julie and Bob were getting new floors – the timing just hadn’t been good for us to get together, until this weekend.
Pouring the Base for the Second Basement Column
Working in the basement felt really good tonight, and I walked away from the evening feeling really proud of myself and Liz. While we had Bob on hand to help advise/guide us, Liz and I fell back into our familiar cement mixing routine.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Katie and Dan’s
Each seat had its own name card. This year, Savannah realized they didn’t have cards for me and Liz… so she made ours.