It is a Thursday evening and pulling in the driveway tonite after work I was surprised to see that our Xmas tree was up and the lights on (bulbs, etc to come). Bought a couple of very little trees, with lights, for the front outside area by the front door and those coupled with the tree looks so awesome. It is hard to believe that in 24 days it will be Xmas!!!!
This past weekend we were in Chicago visiting Matt, Nicole, Cayden and Maddy. We had a real blast and kept busy as always when we are there. After watching most of the OSU / Michigan game Cayden and I headed over, in the rain, to watch his dad (Matt) play in their annual turkey bowl. They had eneough guys for 4 teams and it was a great setup. Matt’s team ended up 8-1 which qualified them for the finals which, unfortunately, they were upset. Cayden was a real trooper in the rain and was so proud of his daddy catching the ball and scoring touchdowns!
That evening we headed out to Dirty Nellie’s for dinner and to watch even more football. It is a great pub and is home to many well known area bands. Cayden and Maddy were both able to spend a couple of minutes on the stage while stage hands were setting up for the night’s band later that evening.
Sunday we headed, as usual. to Dunkin Donuts to buy donuts with Maddy picking out two pink donuts with sprinkles. Then, after donuts and coffee, we headed downtown to a beautiful outdoor rink at Millenium Park. The twins did a great job for their very first time skating and Matt, Nicole, and Maureen also showed great skills even though I never saw a jump or spin of any kind. Great job everyone! After skating we met up at a local pub to have breakfast with Grandma Pat and Grandp G. Great to see them and a wonderful breakfast (and bloody mary’s). Then we headed to yet another pub to see the latter half of the Browns / Bengals game and another heart breaking loss. Sunday evening was one of games, IPad, reading books and heading on to bed.
Thanks to Matt, Nicole, Cayden and Maddy for a very nice couple of days and we will see you all on the 26st!
Ashley, Mom and myself have all been fighting colds so hopefully that will soon be over for the year. Ashley, and kids, have been busy putting tree up (check her blog) and looks like they have been having a wonderful time doing that!
Have a safe time over the holiday period and have fun shopping … it is great seeing all the lights and how everyone, for the most part, is smiling and just being more positive. Love you all!
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