Family time back home

Had a wonderful visit to my home town to see my family.  It was a quick trip filled to the brim with activities.

In continuation of my birthday, more baseball games.  Saturday night, Sox annual Half-way to St. Paddy's Day game.  Wasn't much of game, Sox are in last place, but it's a baseball game and I am happy.  The added entertainment of Irish music and fireworks show made it worth while.  Plus, two of my favorite fans were there, Dad and my brother which makes it even better.

Half-way to St. Paddy's Day Game

Sunday the baseball game was on rain delay, so we watched the Bears game on the jumbo-tron in center field.  Chalk that up to an unexpected experience that could never be planned.  Unlike ball parks on the west coast, the beer vendors made their rounds even during the rain delay, love Chicago ball games.

Rain Delay

After the football game ended, the baseball game was still on delay so we figured three hours at the ballpark with no baseball was enough so we head home for family dinner.  My mom loves to prepare family dinners, as per usual she produced a wonderful feast.  Happy tummies all around!!

Birthday Noodles - family tradition

Table of Yumminess

Round 1

The next day before heading to the airport, we stopped at Hot Doug's for lunch.  If you are ever in the neighborhood, you must try these gourmet sausages.  You will not be disappointed.  This time around we had quite the tasty tasting:

Hot Doug's!

The best part of going with a small group is you get to try a bunch of them.  There was three of us, so we each choose two.  Classic Chicago hot dog, grilled; Apple, Pear and Port Wine Elk Sausage; Foie Gras and Sauternes Duck Sausage; Smoked Bison Sausage; The Atomic Bomb Spicy Jack Cheese Stuffed Pork Sausage with Sweet and Spicy Mustard and Habanero-Jack Cheese; Brandy-Infused Portuguese Chorizo.  Once again happy tummy!!

Headed to the airport to fly home.  Wonderful trip, way to short.  Hope to do again soon.