oh what a day

We started the morning going to a drag brunch at the Kit

Kat Club in Boys Town. Then we walked to Alex’s apartment. We hung out there for a bit and then headed to the south loop for shopping and dinner at the Gage restaurant. We wrapped up our day with a visit to Millennium Park with the bean, the ice skating rink and  the Christmas tree. We then went to the River and saw the fireworks from Navy Pier reflected on the buildings. 

exploring the city

 

Exploring the city…enjoying the tastes, retail and time with my girl friends! 

bright lights big city

 We made it to Chicago! Sharyl, Sarah, Gretchen and I are staying in a swank apartment in River North. 

special ornaments

 

hi December

It’s here! The last month of the year!

And I got my birthday circle at school today. 

feeling the birthday love

I got to see and spend time with all three of my children either yesterday or today. Anders surprised me with a visit today. We watched the Vikings lose to the Seahawks, had dinner with Ally and now are cozy around the fire. I received many texts, a few calls, lots of posts on Facebook wishing me a wonderful birthday and year. One of my students even sent a video. I’m feeling the love.