Thanksgiving in Chicago

We celebrated Thanksgiving in Chicago with Grandma Ellen, and Uncles Patrick, Tom and Jess. We ate at Fulton's on the River in our fancy clothes. The kids were so proud of their outfits. As we entered the building one of the hostesses greeted us and told Max he looked very handsome. Holyn piped up and asked, "What do you think about me"? Never to be out done! The food was wonderful (chicken, salmon, duck, beef and don't forget turkey). Holyn and Max loved the desserts, chocolate mousse and lemon bars were the faves! I did some shopping in the windy city on Friday with Grandma Ellen, and sucessfully dodged the PETA protesters outside of Macy's! On Saturday, Holyn got to visit the American Girl store on Michigan Ave. with Grandma Ellen. Wow, what a zoo! Max stayed behind with Uncle Tom to do some shopping of his own. Thanks for a great weekend!

Visiting Santa & Friends

The kids and I went to the Fort Wayne Botanical Center to see the Christmas flowers and visit Santa. Holyn was most excited to talk with Mrs. Clause. Max finally sat "near" Santa this year, he wanted nothing to do with him the last three years! We got to hear stories on a train that looked like the Polar Express and sit in a real sleigh. Next we said hi to the two live reindeer Teeka and Becka. After a chat with the "big guy" they had cookies and went home for some hot chocolate. Despite the full day of rain we enjoyed our trip.

It's Official

Well, today I finally took the test for an Indiana license, and passed. Thank God it only took one try. I held out as long as I could with my Iowa license. I had two days to spare before it expired. With my luck we will probably move soon and I will need to take the test again. I am keeping the book just in case!