We just returned from a wonderful week in Chicago! We're all filled up on PIZZA, Baby Gifts, and love from friends and family. Always SOO good to be back!
Yeah Friends!
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| Me & Melissa |
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| Leah, Me, Greta, Stephanie |
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| All expecting babes in 2013! Greta, Me, Annie, Stephanie |
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| Jon testing out the gift of the "Sophie" teether toy |
Baby Shower in Naperville
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| Everything was ADORABLE! Baby's nursery is primary colors, hence the matching decor at the shower. Also, I loved the Whale theme .....I might even have to incorporate that into the nursery too! |
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Forever friends! Known all these ladies since childhood. LOVE you gals!
(Andrea, Britt, Becky, Me, Laura, Rachel, Abbi) |
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| Me, Andrea, Abs & Crosbi |
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Family!
Martie (MIL), Linda (Mom), Me,
Steph (pseudo sister in town from California), Mary (Pseudo Mom also in town from California),
Katie (Sister In Law) |
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| Stephanie & Me |
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| Laura and her fabulous diaper cake- still impressed! |
Thanksgiving & More
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The Thanksgiving Tables.
This is a panoramic photo Jon took ..... don't mind the double headed man and creepy floating hands! |
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| Post Dinner Wi Dance Competition |
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| Celebrating Beatrice's 5th Birthday |
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| And of course, Nathan's 1/2 Birthday |
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| Puzzle Time |
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| Pancake Time |
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| Pizza Time! |
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| Photo Shoot @ 26 Weeks |
Thankful for all the celebrating with our friends & loved ones in the Midwest. Chicago and the burbs will always feel like home to me, and the Holiday season never feels complete without a trip home! We got a good taste of winter as it dropped to 28 degrees... I have to admit, I forgot how much I genuinely dislike Winter! I am such a wuss, and probably even more so now that I am not used to it! Although my roots are in Chi-Town, I don't mind calling Santa Barbara home now too. I am realizing that the warm weather and beautiful surroundings are not a bad "second" home.... and of course, there are some great people here too :) They say home is where the heart is and I think my heart is finally feeling more at peace sharing space with California. Now if we could just find a way to skip that 4 hour flight.... and I could have it all that would be great!
3 comments:
LOVED seeing you sweet friend, even if just for a moment!!!! So glad you got home for a recharge, now just waiting for the news of that baby boy!!!!!
I totally understand the challenge and blessing of having two homes. Thanks for making time for us during your whirlwind trip. Love you and LOVED seeing you!
Glad you had such a good trip, and I love seeing your family. Made me miss Chicago, too!
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