DOWNTOWN!

Picnic lunch in Chicago. Almost 45 degrees, less than a week before Christmas. What a treat!

This is our annual trip to Christkindl Market to see Santa.   Here they are looking at Baby Jesus.

It was really fun to walk around because we weren't freezing at all! (so thankful)

 Our gang.

Sammer is always happy when he's with Scoot.

The kids loved talking to Mrs. Clause.

Sissy went first and asked for a "real" guitar.

 Macker went next. He was super nervous to tell Santa that he's been pretty snotty this year. (haha) I think Santa was in shock.  Macker asked for paper, pens, envelopes and a bag to put it all in. STRANGO,

Juner told him he's been a little snotty this year too, then he asked for a long board.

Sammer was nervous.

Our gang.

Happiness.

I love Sam's face.

We looked at the beautiful Macy's windows. 

 

I love these babies.

Cookies

Sis and I have always loved to make cookies together. Today we had that chance. All. By. Ourselves.
We turned the Christmas music up really loud and enjoyed every second.

Cute apron from Jen!

Sissy has gotten so good at cutting out cookies. She's always careful.

Frosting!!

Busted.... eating the cookies.

When the gentlemen got home we let them join us.
Macker loved it!

So did Juner, for about 5 minutes.

 

Macker's body is irresistible.

 

The finished product.

 

ZooLights!

We had a great night at Lincoln Park Zoo with some of our nice new neighbors. As we walked in the gates, we were given the coolest 3D glasses and the made every light look like little snowmen.

Giant red bear.

Tree climbing.

 A picnic lunch on the coldest bench in the whole zoo.

 The end.

Snow Morning

We woke up to the most beautiful snow.

This is Sam's first time to actually sit in the snow. He was in shock, I think.

Nice eyes, Macker.

Time for a snow walk.

I love him!

My little angel.

My other angel.

Juner thought it was a good idea to feed Sam snow. Sam was not a fan.

Sammer tipped his head back the entire ride. I think he liked the snow falling in his face?!

Snowball!!

Day 15 & 16

Sam

"Sammer, come get your dolly!"

Got it!

5 steps.

 

Day 13 and 14

Junie decided that he would bring our neighbor's garbage cans up from the street for him.

We went around the table and told our favorite memories.

Amelia liked THIS best.
Scotty liked this:

Macker liked this best.
I liked this and this.
Scott liked this one best.... yeah, right....