Our first Xmas as a married couple we started our voyage to Hinsdale on the Eve of Jesus' B-day to Aims' Aunt and Uncle house (Mark and Gail). The first of several holiday trips that we made, strap in babe were goin for some rides!




And then to Palatine for papa Bears 60th Birhtday! What a good time Skyping with the Cali-Gapss brings a huge smile to popps face.. To see Isella its awesome. weird with out you guys here. Cali-Gapps were missed!








and then to the Dowiarzs' in elmhurst on Xmas day lots of presents and laughs... Cubs Sox rivalry, and the new puppy Sun Dance. AKA Sunny D-








Back to Palatine to the Ryskes and my head is spinning


Say cheese everyone.... Uhmm Dad whats up with your hand? Just askin


Home sweet city home sorta?


Our real tree was nice and full like the Griswalds.. With less sap

and now? This tree is tellin us that we need to not have a live one maybe?

it looks a little sick-

Oye not a single needle left. Fake tree from now on. Im sick about it- But why have the hastle- I just love the smell. and dread the clean up... 2 hours. Fa la la la la la la laaaaaaaaaaa!