HAPPY NEW YEAR

GOOD BYE 2011...HELLO 2012
I WILL BE BABYSITTING FOR THE FIRST PART OF THE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION... THEN SPENDING THE EVENING  WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

WISHING YOU AND YOURS THE JOY OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!

A DAY IN THE CITY

There is nothing like going to the city during the holidays.  We decided to take the elevated train into the city the other day. It brought back memories of when I was a child and went with my mom, brother, grandma and cousins.The city has changed some since then...but it was nice to go anyways. Ray and I went with another couple, Llash and April.  It was the first time they had rode the elevated train.

Any true Chicagoan remembers Marshall Field and Company

all the holiday shoppers.

Llash and April
The Christmas tree at Macy's

Ray and I in front of the tree in the walnut room at Macy's.
We wanted to eat at the walnut room, but there was too long of a wait.

So Berghoff was our next choice.  Yummy!!!

in addition to getting some popcorn at "Garrett", we also went to millennium  park,  christkindlmarket, (which is an outdoor market that is setup like a European village). There are gift shops, food and drinks. We had a wonderful day just walking around and looking at all the sights...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINNAMIN--Dec 19th 6 years

Happy Birthday Cinnamin

You are the sweetest little doggie

We love you 

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and the stockings were hung...

With Christmas 1 week away I think my house is as decorated as it's going to get.  Usually I put up more decorations, but I found myself very busy this year.  Some of the decorations are still in the plastic storage bins.

All of our stockings

The tree in the family room...check out those presents!!

The tree in the living room.

The dining room table is all set with the Christmas dishes.

Wednesday is "Grand baby Day"

Grampster and I (Mimi) started a new little tradition with our grand babies.  Every Wednesday we pick up the little ones and they come over for dinner and playtime--- (Without mommy and daddy).  This gives us time with the babies....plus gives Tiffany and Rich some time of their own. It has worked out very well so far,and I think the "uncles" enjoy it too!

Eric, Brad, Jacob, Ray, (cinnamin), Grampster, and Makayla

Brad and Ray paying extra special attention to Jacob.

Grampster with Makayla

Zoo lights

A Cold Night at Lincoln Park Zoo.  Ray and I were asked if we wanted to go to Lincoln Park Zoo on Saturday night. So a group of us, Ken, Tiffany, Rich, Jacob, Makayla, Rich's brother michael and his wife Sara all bundled up and headed to the Zoo. We enjoyed walking around and seeing all the Christmas Decorations and lights. Most of the animals were resting or sleeping since it was during the evening. Even though it was cold and a little crowded we had a great time.

All the pretty lights

The lion sleeps tonight

                                         

Ray and I

                                         

Jacob was getting a little cold, so we headed inside the gift shop to warm up.
Jacob found some cute books that he wanted to look at.

                                           

Makayla....all bundled up

                                           

We had a great time at the Zoo!