Christmas 2014 Recap

Another Christmas in the books. We didn't get as many pictures as we would have liked because with a four year old and a one year old we had our hands full this year. We spent lots of time with family and the kids were given more gifts than I know what to do with. These are the pictures we were able to get that were not blurry!  

(Getting ready for the party)

(Charlie with Santa)

(Evy not so sure about Santa)

(Charlie telling the "real" Santa what he wants for Christmas)

(Evy learning the joy of opening presents)

(The kids happy on Christmas morning in matching pajamas)

(Charlie the Christmas Elf) 

(Charlie with the Dobry Santa)

EC Holiday Concert

Today was the annual holiday concert at school. Charlie's class sang "Snow Angels" and it was absolutely adorable, especially the end of his set. (The video is a bit shaky but we were having technical difficulties this morning)

(Pre-concert photo)

(Brother - sister love)

(Handsome and ready for the show)

(True love) 

The first video is Charlie's class taking their place on the risers in the gym. The second video is his concert. 

Christmas Festivities with Friends

Today after school, one of Charlie's best friends from school came over to decorate gingerbread houses. There was lots of conversations and giggles fueled by excessive candy eating!

(Lilija and Charlie) 

(Evy getting in on the fun - or at least she participated in eating frosting)

Zoo Lights 2014

We had to take advantage of the rare warm weather so we decided to walk to Lincoln Park Zoo for zoo lights. We were not the only people who thought that zoo lights on a 40 degree night was a good idea, so it was very crowded. In the end, we were able to see a couple animals and check out the lights before we had to head home for bed. I think it's safe to say that everyone had fun.

Angel Baby

I think Evy is always happy in her high chair because that means food is near.