It's Christmastime in the City!

On December 23rd, my friends and I continued our tradition (3 years in the making) of going to breakfast at the Walnut Room at Macy's. We got up way too early and were shocked that when we got there at 7 am there was NO line. We were the second party in line. It was crazy. Either, it was much too cold or the Macy's boycott is working.

Anyway, we had a nice breakfast and then headed off to the Christkindlmarket, at Daley Plaza, which is based on the Christmas markets throughout Germany. There are ornament booths, German food, desserts, etc.

Here we are four frozen people by the city tree. The first thing my mom said to me when she say this photo was "look at how big that coat is on you". I guess next year it goes to good will. (Poor me...such a dilemma eh? :D)














Here are Wayne, Tommy (Mike's son) and Mike in front of the market with the Picasso in the background.


We spent quite a few minutes watch the pigeons burn themselves on the eternal flame (which Mike is blocking in this photo). This photo gives you a bit of perspective on the market and tree.

Universal Studios

To the dismay of many of you, I enjoy Universal Studios. I managed to convince Larilyn to come with us when we went. I'm not sure if she enjoyed it. But we did get some fun photos.

I thought of Amber as I watched the Simpsons pose! They were pretty cool!














On the Studios side (vs the Islands of Adventures side) they had some Macy's balloons. My mom wore her Garfield tee just to get this photo!!

























The gang from Madagascar was eager to take photos. I think I may need to rethink those cargo pants. *roll eyes*














Wayne and Larilyn exit Cat in the Hat via the store. Larilyn thinks Wayne's a nut!














At the Lucy store (Lucille Ball) we played "One of These Things is Fru Fru".

























With all the old people in our group, it was good that we had Larilyn with us. We could never remember where we parked. Dopey 106, Dopey 106.....

Here a little punchy Larilyn demonstrates our section. I had a hard time holding the camera still; she cracks me up!

These Are For The Guys...

One for Chris:















And one for Devin or Braden?!

Bored on the Boat

When we were heading back from Disney MGM (soon not to be!) Studios, we got bored. I decided to take everyone's favorite type of photo!! We'll call this, "Extreme Closeup Squared & Self Portrait".

Don't Blink

As I look back on this vacation, I hear that Kenny Chesney song in my head. I blinked and it is over. But it was fun! The weather couldn't have been more perfect, 80s and sunny! The day after we left a cold front went through and the high was 67.

I'm going to post some random highlights as usual.

This is the Christmas version of the Stars and Motorcars parade.

I thought their costumes were so cute!

As you can tell, we were pretty close!

I got a kick out of Hades' sign!
















To be continued...