Cubs "Unite" the otherwise divided...

The last blog posed the question...'can the Cubs unite us'? Well this weekend Chels and I found out that not only can they unite us, but that they can bring together entire conferences and rivalrys to cheer for a common good.

We set out on Saturday to see if we could catch our first game of the season and it didn't look good at first. When we first stepped outside it was already raining, but lucky we both wore hats and brought along an umbrella. The rain would not dampen our spirits. We boarded the blue line to Addison and from there took a bus to Wrigley Field. Once we got there we approached the ticket window and to our suprise they did have tickets available, however they were obstructed view seats. We decided we needed to caucus so we stepped away for a moment. We were at that point approached by few ticket scalpers and almost purchased tickets from them. However since the weather was bad we didn't want to spend alot of money. We decided to get the obstructed view tickets and thought that we would walk around if the seats were really bad. We only paid $20 for the tickets. Well to our suprise we had great seats!!! If you look at the picture of the field above that was taken from our seats. We were on the first base line in section 235 which is covered...so while it was raining we didn't get wet and had a perfect view, no obstrucitons! The Cubs however didn't have such a great day, they suffered their worst lost in over ten years, we hope that that wasn't our fault.

After the game we decided to go get some grub so we headed to the Vine for a bite. After we got some much needed nurishment we headed for the Cubbie Bear. We met a lot of people from all over and while we were all from different places and supported different college sports teams we all have a common love of the Cubs, so we set our differences aside and had a great time! Chels and I had yet another great time and again met a few people from Iowa?!?!? We know there is a connection now we just need to find out what it is!

The pics are just for fun...we took turns with the camera...I got a good one with Chels and the famous Wrigley sign and then Chels got one of me getting back in touch with my gymnastic roots. And if you read this far do me a favor and leave me a message with what number you see at the bottom of the sign...I know that Chels is getting 'older' but come on!!! 

Hmmm, can the Cubs unite us?

Andi and my rivalry runs deep and even plays out in our egg coloring activities. She has long been a Purdue fan (Boiler Up!), while my blood bleeds green and white for the MSU Spartans. We have an on-going bet during football season every year and whoever's team looses has to buy the other one their favorite cheesecake. Well, now that we are in Chicago we've realized that our rivalry ends when it comes to the Cubbies. We both love the Cubs. So, we will at least be able to enjoy a summer of together-ness.....but come fall, I would like the pumpkin pecan cheesecake please! 

Egg-cellent Coloring Contest, Easter 2006

This year's Easter Festivities were short on kids. So, the adults decided to get creative and put our crafty-ness to the test. After an hour, lots of paint and laughter I must say that I am impressed! Here is a preview of our favorite creations: The first one is Mike Wizowski and his look-a-like egg Mike Wizowski. Pretty good, huh? This egg-cellent work was done by Aunt Sue.
The next egg was thrown together at the last minute. Seriously, the local town judge was on his way over to judge the eggs. Tammy Jo followed her instincts and alas the cutest little piggy egg was born. Finally, Melissa (who is extremely artistic when it comes to coloring eggs) put together a wonderful egg tribute to finding Nemo. Claps all around to my creative and talented family!

 

Chandi's Summer Tour

Chandi's Summer Tour Schedule

GOALS: maximize Oberon intake, work on tan, learn to grow tomatos and herbs on our balcony, become regulars at local hot spots, enjoy rooftop!

May

6th Making our way to Francesville

7th Cousins' Baby Shower (The summer of babies begins & the next generation is born.)

12th-13th Drew-bee's Baby Shower, Chelsea's 30th B-day Bash

14th Joint Momma's Day Brunch (Chandi is cooking, watch out now!)

26th Dirty Curty at O'Hare

27th-29th Possible Indy 500/ Party at Toby's weekend

June

1st Chelsea's 30th Birthday, Spamalot

2nd-3rd DMB in Indiana (The Summer of Dave Begins!)

5th World Environment Day

7th DMB in Colombus Ohio (Hmm, will Bobby be back?)

14th Flag Day.....design and sew the Official Flag of Chandi

17th Taste of Tippecanoe....ymmmm!

18th Luke, Soy tu papa. A.K.A. Father's Day

24th Blue Man Group

July

1st DMB in East Troy

2nd-4th Celebration, Fireworks, Taste of Chicago (Remember, fireworks on the 3rd)

8th Andi to Indy

15th Damien Rice in Chicago!

August

1st DMB in Cinci (Waffle House...I'd like my hashbrowns extra crispy!)

4th-6th Daves in NY, Marcos/Nick/Michelle in Chicago (Happy B-day Marcos!)

19th Chandi's first annual recorder recital ...featuring the smash hit "Hot Cross Buns"

25th Chels gets a job or joins the disco dancing grad student on Mich Ave @ Banana

25th Chelsea submits her dissertation!

September

2nd-4th Trip to Battle Creek (not sure why? our calendars tell us that's where we are?)

8th ERIN in Chicago. 'Sup Sasta!

15th Dave in Chicago!

22nd-24th DMB in Virginia (the summer of Dave comes to a close!)

30th Celebrate the eleventieth billionth blogger hit

Luck O' the Irish! Here is my future hubby if I can find him again! Damn immigration laws!!!! 

One of our favorite pics of the evening...but we can't figure out why Brock was flipping off Andi's head?!?! 

The Iowa boys and Andi! 

It's Mo & Jo!  

Suz, Andrea, and The Chels as we get ready to embark on our evening of fun! 

Our 1st St. Pat's Day...In Chicago!

Since our time as roomies here in the big city of Chicago we have had few experiences that could measure up to St. Patrick's Day. We kicked off the festivities the weekend of March 11th by going downtown to witness the dying of the Chicago River and the parade. We almost missed both of these traditions because they are the weekend before the actual holiday.

The next Friday, March 17th, was St. Patrick's Day. Suz came into town and I took the day off so we could celebrate properly. While Chels and I cleaned the apartment Suz took on the tough challenge of finding and picking where we were going to celebrate. After the cleaning, we all got ready and I have to say we were looking pretty festive, all decked out in green and wearing our beads, ready for whatever the night had in store...or so we thought! It's a good story but against my better judgment to publish it...

We decided upon a pub in the Wrigleyville area called the Mystic Celt. It sounded Irish and by the line outside when we arrived we knew we were right, this was the place to be. Thankfully the lined moved quickly and we were inside where it was nice and warm within a half hour. Needless to say we enjoyed ourselves tremendously. St. Patrick's Day 2006 was proclaimed successful!

In the beginning....