Our Time in Chicago

We were so busy playing and having a good time that we didn't take many pictures while in Chicago. The twins had so much fun playing with the Batchelor cousins, with the glow station, in the pretend kitchen, playing with their new toy dogs, and their dolls. The girls watched a couple of Harry Potter movies, with their 11 year old cousin covering their eyes during the scary parts. Gretters played with her cousin Eva, who is just a year older than her. They were truly two peas in a pod.

Mommy and Daddy got away for a night, had a nice dinner and stayed overnight in a hotel suite with a fabulous in-room jacuzzi. Thanks to the Batchelors and Piersons for that great gift! Who knows when we'll be able to get away again. Certainly not without a newborn in tow for the next year.

One night the kids played restaurant. Grandma was the cook, Papa printed out menus, while the adults were waited on by these adorable waiters. Pictured left to right (Lady, Kyla, Regan, Bell and Eva). We ate a delicious seafood pasta, garlic bread, salad and icecream for dessert.

The adults mainly played games every night until midnight, pretending we were teenagers, but of course NOT getting to sleep in each morning because the kids were up at their usual bright early time.

The week went by fast and we were so glad to be able to spend the holidays with both of our families.