Early October in Chicago - family visits

After Katie spent a little over a week at her parents' house, we had a couple of visitors up here in Chicago. Charlie basically spent his second full week of work out of town in Dallas, but it was good experience for him.  He did get to eat at a really good Tex Mex restaurant, though he didn't get to jump away from work for long enough to go to the Texas State Fair - a 2+ week affair that was going on while he was there.  He was able to get back late Thursday night (instead of Friday as planned) - so that was good.

Katie's Mom, Sue, came back up along with her, Griffey and Brady from Eaton to help us move in and to help out as Charlie was traveling.  The first weekend back up, we had another visitor.  Charlie's sister, Abby, was up in Chicago for a conference, and she stayed with us on Saturday night.  Abby, Charlie and Katie went out for dinner (while Sue watched Brady), and after some trouble getting service at one restaurant we went to Goose Island Wrigleyville.  Goose Island was a craft brewery in Chicago that opened about 25 years ago as a one location brewpub.  It has become very popular and known for being a "Chicago" beer.  Anheuser-Busch has since bought the brewery, so it certainly isn't that small any more.  The second location that opened was the Wrigleyville one where we went.

This was Abby's third time seeing Brady, and he keeps getting a little bigger each time!  (Notice Griffey peaking out to see what all the hub-bub is :) )

Katie's dad Bob came up toward the end of the week to drive Sue back and help do a little organizing.  This was a fun opportunity for more family time with Brady.

Brady enjoyed reading with Grandma Sue...

...and watching TV with Grandpa Bob!