In the blur of the last few weeks of the semester, we have left out several of the fun things we have done around the area. The week before Thanksgiving, we got to go up to Chicago and watch the lighting ceremony. We went up early in the day to get lunch and visit the outlets in the suburbs. We then rode the "L" into the city where we got to enjoy the first sights and sounds of Christmas. The Marshall Fields building on State Street in downtown Chicago has a tradition of decorating their window displays with a thematic Christmas scene. This year was an impressive version of the Nutcracker Story (I will post pictures). We then followed the crowds down Michigan Avenue where we enjoyed a meal at Buca di Beppo. On our way out of the restaurant we found that we could not get through the revolving doors onto Michigan Avenue because the street was so crowded--somebody thought it would be fun to set a world record for largest caroling group. Anyway, we shopped on Michigan Avenue and then watched a parade where Mickey Mouse waved his wand and block by block lit up. The grand finale was an impressive display of fireworks near the Wrigley Building over the Chicago river. After the fireworks we got some hot chocolate and headed home.
The following week we headed the opposite direction to St. Louis to watch a St. Louis Rams versus Seahawks game. After a scary first half...and a nailbiting finish...the Seahawks won. Hooray!
So...this pretty well brings us up to date in terms of the holiday festivities. As always, our neighborhoods are decked out with crazy lights and lawn art. Next week we will be having our annual book exchange Christmas party.
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