For a whole month I had to keep quiet that her cousin and her mom, aunt and oma were coming for a visit!
I had mentioned all day that a Christmas gift was being delivered. When they pulled up, I quickly asked Amelia if she could go to her room so she wouldn't see us bring the "large" present in. Amelia's reaction, as we all tiptoed into the house and I said "you know, come on out, you are just going to have to open this one early"...was spectacular! I posted a video on Instagram of the frenzy.
First up we headed to the Christkindlmarket in Aurora! While the crowds were ridiculous and the lines for food were even more so, we had a great time!
After a train ride into downtown Chicago, we headed to one of my favorites for lunch...The Berghoff.
Santa was there!
Did all the fun Chicago sites and some Christmas shopping as well!
Before the long weekend was over and it was time to say goodbye and see you in the summer!
Getting back to our regular Christmas schedule, Amelia finished up her ink wash painting that I used for our Christmas card.
It is looking very much like Christmas!
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