Chicago

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We had a great trip back to Chicago last week.  It was full of family, friends and crappy weather, as usual for Chicago!

Janet & I took Lily to the Botanical Gardens last Monday.

She had a blast, running around and trying out her new winter coat, hat & gloves purchased especially for our trip.

Running across the bridge at the Botanical Gardens.

Still running!

Dressed up in our winter best on a mid 50s day - are we California girls or what?

Lily and Janet.  Lily saw a picture of Tina Fey on the airplane yesterday and said "That's Janet!"

Janet chasing Lily.

Lily eating her very first lolly pop thanks to Janet!

With the GGs for dinner last Monday.

Feeding Baby Lauren last Tuesday.

Giving Baby Lauren a kiss!

Lauren definitely reciprocated the warm feelings.

Lily helped Jess make meatballs.

And helped Lauren play with her mobile. We saw Jessica C and Baby Ray on Wednesday but I didn't get any photos.  :(

In a manic happy fit on Wednesday night. 

Bugging Nicholas while he tried to do homework.

With Jade at lunch on Thursday.

Playing with Daddy outside the Commodore  when we visited Richard at our old place.

Lily and Richard.

Lily jumping on Nick's bed.

Doing puzzles with Jackie.

Wearing Jackie's toy heels.

Lily took this photo of GG Rita on Friday!

Walking with Daddy in Skokie.

3 generations of Bergers on Friday.

Lily imploring GG to "draw a circle."

We spent all week attached at the hip but this is the only photo of us together from this trip.

Playing with Jackie under the Halloween decorations.

Playing the piano with Jackie.

Playing a game with Nick & Jackie.

On the swings at Corwin park down the street from Mark & Janet's house.

Jackie & her #1 fan!

Allison & her #1 fan!

Mark & Lily playing soccer.

Having ice cream at Homer's.

I love this photo of them all together!  Lily was so happy to just sit on a bench with her big cousins.


Matt & I at Scott & Margret's wedding on Saturday night.

The groom and Matt.

Matt a few minutes (er, drinks) later.

Lily rockin' a hair do by Allison.

Swinging on Sunday before our flight.

Nick at his soccer game at the same park.

Action shot!
We're back to our routine in Los Angeles.  It was great to see everyone but it feels so good to be back at home.

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