Christmas in Chicago....

Our "Midwest Tour 2010" kicked off in Chicago this year.  We were able to be with my family before Christmas until Christmas Day and because of the baby shower my Aunt, Uncle, Cousin and Grandma were also in town a little longer this year so it seemed like we all got to spend a little extra time together which was VERY nice!!

We got to see some friends as well but most of the time we just hung out with family which is always the best part about Christmas especially being so far from family the rest of the year! 

Here are some pics from Christmas Eve, we used to always open all our presents on Christmas Day but I think when Tyler was little at some point and he just could not stand to wait we changed that tradition and started opening all our gifts Christmas Eve!

Getting ready for Christmas Eve dinner wanted to put up a picture of Libby in the kitchen where she spend most of her time, my parents said they needed to practice spoiling for their future grandson...haha! They really  just loved having a dog around since theirs passed away a few months ago and have already requested her to come back and visit....wish that was easier to do because she would love it as much as we would ;)

Here is my dad with the George Washington book that we got him for Christmas, Tyler going to give him a high five probably!

Tyler showing off one of his favorite presents an Elvis & Johnny Cash shirt, what could be better!

Mom showing off her new camera which she REALLY needed ;)  Just in time for the new baby to arrive!

Here is a Christmas Eve pic of the whole family, last year before a younger one joins the group :)

 A family pic :)

 A group shot, set up my camera and Tyler instisted that Libby be in the picture.  Was a little low and Libby didn't quite cooperate but nice to have a picture with everyone it it!!

 The pricess on one of her perches...she was so tired during this whole trip since she is used to sleeping so much of the day and with people always around didn't do that...something we were hoping would happen when the baby comes and glad to see that it will probably be the case :)

Christmas Day my mom's good friend Mag had us all over for dinner, which was so nice of her and the food was fabulous!  Here is a picture of me and Tyler in front of her tree, the whole time we were in Chicago Tyler would put his hand on my stomach and say "Hi Baby, I your Uncle!" So cute, he is soo excited about the baby and so good with kids espcially when then get to playing age, he will sit there for hours so very exited about that!!

Mag always has so many wonderful decorations, here is one picture of one of the very cute ones!!

Next up our Christmas in Fort Wayne which was wonderful as well!  We are so lucky that the last few years we have been able to get away for awhile to spend time with our families!!