Thursday, December 11, 2008

Harry for the Holidays

Last night we went downtown to see Harry Connick Jr. in concert at the Chicago Theater which we've never been too yet. He sounded exactly like his albums and was hilarious in between songs. 
Concert locale.
Macy's on State Street
Inside of the theater. 
Outside of the theater with our infamous head shot!
Soooo will not go see this but I was thrilled when I saw the ad. "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we love you!"
This is Chicago's version of the tree at Rockefeller - but this is in Daley Plaza. The church behind is a Methodist Church - tallest church steeple in the world. (kinda looks like the Salt Lake Temple to me)
Yay! He was AMAZING!


We went to dinner at this German restaurant. It's been around since 1895 and served the first legal alcoholic drink in Chicago after the end of prohibition. Ben got wiener schnitzel (yuck) just to say he ordered it at an authentic German restaurant and for dessert we split some strudel of course!

Some video of the concert for all to enjoy!

Monday, December 8, 2008

it's that time of year...

Decorations, decorations, decorations...
no idea where to hang this sucker... on the hurricane lamp will do!
our only nativity to the right - and three snowman playing the wisemen...?
totally made this the other night
our lovely matching stockings (thanks mom!)
our fat tree we so lovingly call "big mama" - $14.99 woohoo! (and yes it's real)
oh (random picture I know) but over the weekend I did a baby shower for a friend and these ridiculously cute shoes were my present - so I had to throw this on here
oh and here are some Thanksgiving pics - we were able to fly out to Seattle for five days - above is my niece Claire pooped in the car
right before riding a merry-go-round together (Emma is on the right)
telling secrets...
my mom with Hallie the youngest niece

yeah - just ignore me please