Shedd Aquarium

We are here and Emma is excited.

First Taxi Ride

Emma is taking the taxi in. She seems overwhelmed that we just jumped in a car and a stranger drove us.

Daddy/Daughter Day...in Chicago

Emma and I are spending the day in Chicago. Big stops are the American Girl store and Shedd Aquarium. Emma keeps asking to go to Wrigley Field. When I tell her the Cubs aren't playing, she asks about the Bears.

We are having a lot of fun.

Great Christmas

Thank you to all who helped us celebrate Christmas. We really enjoyed it.

Sleeping on Christmas Eve

We told Emma she needed to leave Noni's house and get to sleep so Santa will come.

9:13 pull out of Noni's
9:14 Emma is sleeping

Meet Crinkle

This is a picture of the elf on the shelf we have just received. Emma named him Crinkle. We read the story of the elf and what he does. He sits on the shelf watching you all day. When you sleep, he goes back to Santa and rats on you. When you wake up, you will find this guy has moved to another spot in the house to get another view of spying on you. As the story goes, if a child touches him, he could lose his magic. It makes it sound like he will die, but they do not come out and say it. Needless to say that after reading the story of the elf on the shelf, Emma quickly made her way to the stairs to cry asking me to throw him away. After a while, I was finally able to convince her that Crinkle will tell Santa all the good things she does as well. Emma is now use to him and says she loves him.

The Girls

Emma with Noni, Emily and Hannah.

Santa

Emma has made it a point to sit on Santa's lap at every chance. This
is her third time. I think he's got the point.

New Evelyn Pics

Santa's Message to Emma

You can click here to watch a message that Santa made for Emma.

Truffle Time

Emma is eating a truffle and getting it everywhere.

Christmas Baby

Evelyn has no idea Christmas is coming. But that does not stop us from shoving her in as many Christmas poses as possible. Enjoy.