A Holiday with Family

Dogs at Christmas
Originally uploaded by tarakay827.

So it is now approaching the end of February and we haven't posted anything about Christmas. This is not because we didn't have a fantastic Christmas because we did. It stems from the fact that as soon as January 2nd hit we both were busy as could be.

To celebrate Christmas, Dan and I did one of our now annual "cultural experiences." Last year we went to the Nutcracker at the Joffrey Balley and this year we went to see A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theater. It was amazing and quite the experience.

Then we headed to Iowa with the car packed and the dogs not so patiently sitting in the back. It is always an adventure when we road trip with the eclipse- it definitely was not designed for road tripping with dogs.

Iowa was a whirlwind and flurry of holiday activity. It is really what makes the holiday season to get to spend time with family and to all come together even if for only a few days. I really could do without the consumerism that has taken over gift giving lately but I do love seeing my family and having a "big holiday dinner."

Then it was back to Chicago and work for a few days before we headed up to Dan's parent's home for another family holiday. This was the first Christmas (pretty amazing as we have been together forever) that I have spent with his family and it was a very nice family holiday. They really operate quite the fantastic B&B up there!

Oh and I final note about the holidays- the dogs had a blast. They love getting to rip into packages. Due to all their swag, we are going to have to get a bigger doggie toy box as they have outgrown their current one.