Chicago's Navy Pier
We strolled through Chicago's Navy Pier Tuesday, expecting to see the usual crowds and stores catering to tourists but was plesantly surprised by a very well done stained glass exhibit. And it was free!

We strolled through Chicago's Navy Pier Tuesday, expecting to see the usual crowds and stores catering to tourists but was plesantly surprised by a very well done stained glass exhibit. And it was free!

My brother Travis went all out for our first Christmas in Chicago. He booked us for Christmas Eve dinner at the Signature Room, on the 95th floor of the Hancock Tower.
Dinner, service and atmosphere was all top notch. And of course, we had a great view for watching Santa going house to house.


The Christmas tree in Union Square (San Francisco, CA) is one of the biggest I've ever seen. Only a tree that big could sport ornaments as big as your head.