Christmas 2024: December 26 Football & Theater

People were moving slowly the day after Christmas. But not those who were heading up to Chicago to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the downtown Nederlander Theatre. They had an early departure to caravan up to the city for an afternoon matinee.

Chicago is a huge metropolis but it maintains its midwestern roots and charm. I love these bagpipe horns on this year's Macy's display.

Sarah, Vanessa, Ian, Emily, Todd, Trinity, JC, and Jayci all went together to see the show. 

I've seen shows in Chicago before and I love their theater district. 

The theaters are so ornate and beautifully maintained.

After the show, the theater-goers wandered Chicago, visiting the Bean

and sending us tantalizing pictures of Chicago-style donuts and sandwiches that they were enjoying.

The rest of us who had stayed home gathered mid afternoon at Curt and Vanessa's home to watch football, play games, and chat.

Jessica, Curt, Cole, Lisa, Lukas, Kate, and a glimpse of Susie and Craig plus Mama, Nash, Gus, Tammo, and Henry who is visible by Craig. (Pepper was at my feet.)

Just like their dad, our kids are big football fans. Spouses Todd and Andrew are as well. 

There were six, SIX!!, overtimes before Toledo beat Pitt 48-46. It got a bit noisy as the footballers endured those overtimes.

The family dogs are well used to the cheers and groans as football is played. They also like the snacks we eat while watching and hope for a handout or two.

Still tired from the previous day's Christmas celebration, we all headed home and went to bed fairly early. Even the kids did not complain when bedtime was called!