A Very Merry Christmas to All

Bart was up at 6am and ready to open some gifts from Santa.




Alex had a very Transformer Christmas




Diane was excited about getting a Macbook

A Christmas Carol

We went to see a Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theater on Thanksgiving weekend. The boys got to meet Jacob Marley's ghost.

Thanksgiving wih Family and Friends

Another perfect bird! Gobble-Gobble



This year there were several new participants including babies and Australians.



What is Darth Vadar doing in Uncle Kenny's Miller Lite dream?



This year the featured film was Space Balls (as requested by Steve, alias Froggy)

Night at the Circus

On November 13th we went to opening night of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus at the United Center. Before the show everyone could go on the floor and meet some clowns and see some of the acts. As you can see by the smile, Alex enjoyed this part of the evening.





Bello is the lead clown and the star of the show. He is quite an impressive acrobat. Do you think that the kid catches him?




We were right in front of the tiger act. It was great! It was very cool watching the tigers snarl at the tamer.




We also really liked the elephants. There were lots of elephants. Unfortunately, I think I am very allergic to elephants. I am definately very allergic to the horses. Maybe the tigers? My eyes are swollen right now.




We had special seats that included being part of the circus. We all got Bello hats and rode on a train around the floor during the bellobration celebration. So much fun it shouldn't be legal.

Tom in Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish market

Tsukiji is where Bluefin Tuna is auctioned before it gets flown to your favorite sushi spot.
TASTY FISH

Dozin' with the Dinos

For our 23 Anniversary we spent the night at the Field Museum. The best part was going through the dinosaurs with flashlights and the lights out. Too cool!

We slept under these totem poles.

Family and Friends

In August it was time for Jen and Daz to return to Australia. They had become honorary family members by participating in our annual family Thanksgiving gathering. As can be seen below, many family members and friends gathered for a BBQ to say goodbye.

Jen and Daz,
Good Luck in Oz! We will miss you.