day 189 - how much can we fit?

if you've ever wondered how much you could fit into one day - hang out with the diller family on vacation!  we know how to have a good time.

we started our adventure driving into the city to go see million dollar quartet at the apollo theater.  dave and i had the pleasure of seeing it this past october - it is AWESOME.  i couldn't wait to experience the show with the kids.  we are a johnny cash loving family and i knew luke would be smiling ear to ear when "ghost riders in the sky" began to play.  seriously the show is fabulous and a wonderful show for kids.  we all loved it and had a blast singing along and dancing along during the finale.

then.... bring on the food!  it has been said that the diller love language is FOOD!  we headed over to navy pier and went to riva's for dinner (steak & seafood).  the view was amazing overlooking the pier watching all the boats coming and going. 

the place was packed and we found ourselves next to a lovely couple celebrating their 12th anniversary.  you ask, how do i know this? well... i'm not the quietest girl on the block and when the largest piece of chocolate cake i have ever seen was placed on their table i couldn't help but comment and invite them to share.  before i knew it i was eating their cake with them and sharing it with the rest of the family.  who doesn't love someone elses cake before your appetizers have even come out!

yes, this is the random couple i made friends with.  we all had a really good laugh and i'm sure i embarrassed both my husband and my kids terribly.  it's a good thing they love me for me :)

we sat and enjoyed one another, ate till our bellies were stuffed and then ate more dessert!  we finished our dessert to an amazing fireworks display outside the windows.

 amazing night - amazing family!