Afterwards we went to the Field Museum. We let Valentina run around in the children's play area before visiting the mummy exhibit. This exhibit was a complete letdown. It was one hallway long and had about 8 displays. Tanya and I could not believe they make visitors pay extra to see this exhibit. It should be included in the museum's permanent collection. Major disappointment.
We then stopped at Redbox and rented Hugo for the evening. Tanya and I did not enjoy this movie. It probably is a lot better to watch in 3D and on an Imax.
On Saturday I took the family to a farmer's market in Evanston. This market is still indoors and a lot smaller than it would be outside. We bought 3 different salsas that I look forward to tasting in the near future. There were some animals there that Valentina got to see.
We then went to the family day at the Chicago Contemporary Art museum. At this event we got to do all sorts of activities. The various activities took place on all 4 levels of the museum. The problem I had is that on display were all sorts of art pieces definitely not suitable for kids or me for that matter. Some of the art was quite disturbing and I won't even go into the video I saw there, yikes! Besides that it was a nice event and good way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Afterwards we used my gift certificate to the Red Lobster and called it a day.
On Sunday I took the family to visit the Chicago Comic Book Expo. I have always wanted to visit one of these expos since I hear so much about them on the Internet. I must say that it lived up to expectations and was really able to feel the passion of comic book enthusiasts. Tanya and I really enjoyed seeing all the people in costumes. I think that Valentina was a little scared but managed to stay calm during the event. Daniel slept through the whole thing.
I then took the family to eat lunch at Los Comales. This is another great Chicago taco joint but we mainly come here for the tortas. We then headed off to do our shopping for the week. We are very tired and are enjoying the rest of the weekend at home.
Tanya entering the farmer's market
Valentina looking at some rabbits at the Farmer's market
Supporting local vendors
Leaving the market with some fresh salsa
Valentina enjoying the day and scenery
Walking to the Contemporary Art Museum
Station 1-making a kite
Tanya showing everyone how it is done
Valentina not getting her way
'Valentina making a mess with the kite string
Valentina and I making cloud art
Tanya taking over
Daniel sleeping through all the noise
Valentina trying to make sense of modern art
Valentina and I in one of the questionable rooms
Valentina going nuts with modern art
Valentina like the colors
Tanya trying to make sense of it all
Leaving the museum-note the wire hanger
Better shot of the wire hanger
Trying to make the kite work
It works!!
Daniel still sleeping
Only wakes up to be fed--it's a good life
Red Lobster goodness
Tanya likes her sampler
Daniel laying next to me while I eat
Valentina plays on my phone while we eat...thank you Steve Jobs
Tanya entering the comic fair
Meeting a storm trooper
Valentina and I posing for the new Avenger's movie
La familia
Street artist
Sean Austin
Valentina watching a bubble performer
Tanya with the Joker
Tanya and Valentina in a Star Wars set
Valentina, Alice and I
Daniel, Spiderman and I
Tanya with Johnny Depp and Co.
Daniel, sexy storm trooper and I
Tanya with Daniel
Tanya with Naty getting some Dim Sum
Jose Luis with Valentina
Waiting for our tacos at Tacos Enrendira
So good
Walking to the Field Museum
Feeding time
Valentina hiding from everyone
Daniel and I in the main hall at the Field Museum
Valentina playing with her brother
Everyone is tired from a long weekend
Valentina watching the bubble show at the Comic Expo
Valentina singing at Red Lobster
Tanya trying to make her kite fly at the Contemporary Art Museum
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