Back in December we enjoyed an incredible weekend with friends downtown Chicago with balmy temps! It really got us all in the holiday spirit as we started the month of December. We are lucky to have such a great group of friends from Lake Forest. Our kids have so much fun together, and the adults do too!
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| Lego Advent calendar from G&G B - such a cute idea, a little lego to put together, or a lego person/animal each day |
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| Enjoying Navy Pier on Saturday before the festivities with friends started - in the greenhouse |
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| Chicago Winter Wonderfest - this was Claire's favorite part of the event |
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| "tubing" indoors |
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| It was so warm out, we didn't even need winter coats. |
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| A one night stay splurge with credit card points at the Ritz |
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| Across from the Hancock building in Water Tower. Beautiful lake views and our room was just heavenly. A girl (and her family) could get used to the Ritz. |
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| Hot cocoa and cookie decorating at the Ritz |
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| McCarney boys all accounted for |
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| Gowski girls |
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| Hit up the Lego store and the American Girl store before dinner |
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| Dinner for 20(!) at Quartino |
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| Cab ride to Zoo lights at Lincoln Park Zoo |
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| Pre bedtime hot cocoa back at the hotel in the lobby |
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| So cute |
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| Quick dip in the hotel pool the next morning |
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| McCarney's shared their room service with us |
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| Ready for Brunch with Santa at the Mid America Club in the Aon Center |
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| More gorgeous views!! |
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| All the kids! Little George is almost able to hold himself up! |
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| Little assist from Dad |
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| A rare family picture. New Christmas dress for Claire from G&G M. |
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| Brunch buffet was incredible! The shrimp! Swoon! |
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| Live music |
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| Overlooking Millennium Park |
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| Santa!!! Claire wanted to go right over and say hello to him. |
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| My overloaded plate and Bloody Mary - this picture brings back many happy memories |
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| This kid must have eaten 20 shrimp! |
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| Telling Santa about all the Legos he wants |
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| Cookie decorating and crafts at Santa Brunch |
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| Claire made this adorable ornament/necklace |
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| Outside the Aon Center - little chilly in the wind |
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| Quick trip across the street to Maggie Daley Park |
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| Dad carried both kids back to the car - super Dad! |
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| Straight to dinner at my friend Valerie's house for our annual holiday get together. Love these guys! What a fun weekend. |
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