My Christmas Vacation

We went to Chicago and stayed downtown on State Street. It was bitterly cold but we still went to see the skaters, the windows of Marshall Field's (Snow White this year) the tree in the Walnut Room and Daley Plaza with the Christmas Market and HUGE tree -- which we could see from our room as well....

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The next day we picked up my stepson and his dog, Odin, and drove to eastern Indiana. Odin rode on my lap in the back seat. He had a bath the night before and hadn't been brushed yet. My black slacks and coat are now back from the cleaners :rolleyes: :D but he is such a loverboy!
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Then back across to western Illinois where we were greeted by this Santa.....
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Then back to SoCal and a visit from friends from Miami...His daughter lives in San Diego so we visited her. I first met her cat, Charlie, in Paris....

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Finally, it was time to take down the Christmas decorations...with a little help...
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Now back to reality!

What a lot of animals you met on your trip! It looks great.

I'm glad the divine Miss E helped take the decorations down. Such a good girl! :D

What a fun vacation!

It was like the 12 Pets of Christmas! :D

Odin seems to think he's a laptop:D

Charlie is adorable- and all the others whom I know already anyway:)

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It was bitterly cold but we still went to see the skaters, .....

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Didn't you go skating yourself!! :confused: ;)

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.... but he is such a loverboy!

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Isn't he just! :p

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Then back across to western Illinois where we were greeted by this Santa.....

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You couldn't have wished for a cuter Santa, could you! :)

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I first met her cat, Charlie, in Paris .....

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Aww, I'm in love with Charlie - he does look a lot like Pjevs! That sweet expression. :p

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Finally, it was time to take down the Christmas decorations...with a little help...

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Edwina, you seem to know just the right moment when your secretary needs help, how sweet of you. :)

Where was Eddie. :confused: Out for a stroll again? :eek:

I sure wish I had a helper like this!
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Great pictures!!!

Nice pictures Sara and it certainly sounds like you had a great time. Welcome back.
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I just love this one.......:)

The pictures you posted was so cute. I like seeing picture of the pups and kitty!

What a great vacation! I'm so glad you were able to spend some time in Chicago, and hopefully it snowed for you too.

Odin looks a bit big for a lap dog. ;)

I'm glad you had a nice pet filled vacation. Welcome back!:)

Cute, cute, cute!

I guess you don't have much choice if Odin wants a hug! :D