June and July Updates

On Friday, June 26, 2009 we went to the Evergreen Park Library to see the Rock Cats in their Up Close and Purr-sonal tour. In theory, it seemed like a great idea. I would have to say that I'm a cat man. Maybe I was tired and cranky, but this show just didn't keep my attention. I appreciate that the Library held the show, but boy was it hard to see anything and the wait was a bit too long for my tastes. The cats were really cute though so I give it a Tynan 2 star.

My mom's birthday is July 2. I wanted to go to the Field Museum to show her the underground adventure, but Mom was hungry so we stopped by the Taste of Chicago. I liked the popcorn on a stick the best, and although it wasn't too crowded on a Thursday, the Taste wasn't really my thing. I dealt with it though because my mom digs it. The Field Museum however, ROCKS! which lands it a Tynan 5 Star Rating!

When we got home we had a really yummy Pistacho cake that Mom made herself of course.

We like to go to Calumet City's Freedom Eve on July 3 for Independence Day celebrations. It's not as big as Chicago's and that's part of the reason that we like it; but it is also very family friendly with activities for little guys like me and live music where I can show off my fancy footwork. Once again, a Tynan 5 Star Rating!

Dinosaurs at Brookfield Zoo

I just had to write about the New Dinosaur exhibit at Brookfield Zoo. Now mind you, it's a little bit scary. I had to hold Mom through the whole exhibit to protect her you know. However, this is one seriously cool adventure everyone should have this summer. This time limited showing of the Dinosaurs does cost extra. It is not included in the general admission price, but getting an opportunity to make these recycled creatures move and groove is really worth the few extra singles. We have a membership at the zoo and get discounted admission, if you're a Chicago Local, Mom and I really feel this is the way to go.

Bottom line, Brookfield Dinos get a Tynan 5 star rating!

Breakfast with the Bunnies and Uncle Jim's Vacation to Chicago

Mom and I are so busy we're still playing a bit of catch up on the blog.

First up, I'd like to show you how we spent the "Calendar" Easter at Brookfield Zoo. So much fun! The Banjo Bunnies played the music and I got to do some serious dancing with mom. She says I have fancy foot work!




Next on my list, at the end of April the Great Gardener himself, my Uncle Jim came to Chicago to help me plant my first Garden. Don't worry Uncle Jim, I'll do the watering and I won't let Mom kill the plants.

Then of course we HAD to take Uncle Jim to Brookfield Zoo!

Then on May 1, Mom marched in the St. Jude's Memorial March. It's a parade to honor Chicago's Police Officers who gave their lives in the performance of their duty.

Finally, this is one of my favorite pictures of my Au Pair, Gift and I that was taken as we were waiting for the Parade's step off. It was an early day, we were here at the Museum Campus at 7:00 in the morning!

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies

What can I say, I've loved this rockin' version for as long as I can remember

Dance Baby Dance @ Yahoo! Video

Sugar Fairies 2 years later @ Yahoo! Video

Mike Offutt

Mom and I had an adventure to the library one day to catch Mike Offutt's Ultimate Science Show. This guy is amazing! You too will want to become a scientist after spending a half hour with him. And something else amazing? He doesn't talk to children like we're idiots. Sheesh! It's not difficult people! Mr. Offutt gets you to consider is it magic? or is it science? Well he's pretty magical in my mind, even if he is a scientist.

If you have the opportunity, try and catch him at some of his upcoming events:

Heritage Festival: June 24, 2006
Downers Grove, Illinois

Inventive Genius Lecture Series: July 8, 2006
For the whole family
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL

Museum of Science and Industry? I LOVE that place! Perhaps you will catch mom and I there too.

Easter and St. Patrick Day Highlights

Here's a two for one post! What can I say, Mom and I have been busy! I'll show you soon what we have been up to...keep watching!

Can I just say how much I love riding the train?

Vacation to Disney World

Mom hasn't been available to help me post until now because...ta ta ta dum!!! She went back to work! No dizzies, no more cane! How about that! Come to think about it...I'm not to sure I'm happy about that, it was kind of cool to have her around all the time...

But she's really happy! And she's out there saving the world again. Go Mom! Ironically, she was assigned a February vacation and we decided to visit Mickey Mouse and all of his friends!

We went Disney all the way and I would have to agree with Mom, it's really the way to go. Disney will put you up in a hotel, take you anywhere you want to go, stuff you silly with food and they'll even provide the airfare! So cool! We stayed at the All Star Movie Resort. According to Mom, it's the cheapest of the resorts but you could have fooled me! When we arrived and I saw the Fantasia Pool and all the toys, I thought we were all ready in the Magic Kingdom!