I'm super glad I snapped this photo before we went inside because I didn't end up really taking much more.
We were planning to attend the family fireworks at Navy Pier that would be going on right about now. But as we were leaving the aquarium, my elderly 4-year-old complained of arthritis in his knee (or he bumped it or something) and the older boys wanted to go home and Ivy promptly fell asleep as soon as we strapped her in the car seat.
SO, instead of dishing out another $20 for parking and then bearing the cold cold COLD, we pointed our car homeward.
And here we are.
I've got to make this quick- ice cream sundaes with ALL the fixins are up next, and then Pop Rocks for everyone before bed, to ring in the New Year together as a family.
I longingly said goodbye to the city as we headed home. The lights, the snow falling ever so gently, it was all picture perfect.
Another time, another me would have ran to it with open arms. But this time, this me, her arms are already full.
Happy happy happy New Year, friends.
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Your family is so precious. :) Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Happy New Year! *smooch*
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Steph to you and your beautiful family. I'm so glad you had a good day. Mine was not so picture perfect.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love the shot of the city... and I agree with it all. Sitting on the couch in my pajamas isn't what I would've pictured for myself five years ago, but it's so right now.
ReplyDelete(p.s. Jeff looks really cute in that photo)
I love this post so much. These are great shots.
ReplyDeleteWhat a FABULOUS family picture! Glad you guys had fun!
ReplyDeleteperfect.
ReplyDeleteand wonderful family photo!
i'm so thankful for you. happy new year, steph!
Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI've got to upgrade from my sling to mai tei... looks so much comfier
What a happy family....wishing you a great 2010~!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Steph! xoxo!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great family photo!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Steph!
You have a beautiful family! Happy New Year, Steph! Looking forward to another year of inspirational, encouraging posts from you :)
ReplyDeletehappy new year! i'm so glad i know you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful picture of all of you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great family picture! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that family photo!
ReplyDeleteYou are seriously THE most beautiful woman inside and out and you have the family to match.
Thank you for letting me know you.
happy new year! what a great family photo!!
ReplyDeleteSteph, you have a beautiful family. Here is to hoping that 2010 is full of magic, happiness and love!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love a cute family picture!!! That's beautiful... Hope you guys have a great 2010!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo of your family!
ReplyDeleteMy husband & I were talking last night about how even just five years ago we would have never imagined spending a New Year's Eve this way...home, snuggled together on the couch watching a movie while our son snoozed in his crib.
And yet...I think this New Years Eve has been the best!
I have a serious love affair going on with Chicago...and only get there about twice a year.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good one last night!
Happy New Year, Steph!
ReplyDeleteLike you need someone else saying how cute your family is ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, it is! Love your sweet little family.
Happy New Year.
Nell
Beautiful family photo!
ReplyDeleteI love the city too..*sigh*
Happy New Year!
Yea for family photos! It's so hard to get everyone in a picture, isn't it? Let alone looking at the camera. I love it.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
What a beautiful evening, and a beautiful family! It sounds all just lovely. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Steph!!! It's so good to see all of you!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful family, Steph! I do not know you "IRL"...but I echo what others have said, you are beautiful inside and out. You have been such an inspiration and encouragement to me this last year in life and parenting. Your sweet gentle spirit shines in what ever you say and do! Be Blessed!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures! I love the one of the entire family.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Great picture, great family. Happy New Year Steph! Best wishes for 2010.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Love the photo Steph! What a cute family! And the background is so great!
ReplyDeleteOh my word. I just love everything about this post. The picture is DIVINE. What a beautiful, authentic shot. And yes, I also would have run back toward the black-and-white city with the snow gently falling at one point in my life. But look at your colorful world now! This is such a better picture, I can't even put it into words.
ReplyDeleteLovely post! Happy 2010 to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a GREAT way to spend New Years Eve! I'm loving those green gloves.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThe family picture is SO beautiful!
ReplyDelete"Another time, another me would have ran to it with open arms. But this time, this me, her arms are already full." Love this. I am so right exactly there with you.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to meet you (and Ivy) next weekend. I'll have to bring along my little Axel (at least for part of the time) so she has a playmate. :)
Happy New Year!
Y'all are gorgeous as usual. Happy, happy new year my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, you do have your arms full with such a gorgeous family. I love that picture of the city!! Happy New Year Steph!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Steph!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteDave and I were in Chicago on Dec. 30th and it was beautiful. That city just makes you feel excited!
OHHHH - just love that pic of all of you!!! What a wonderful armful you have! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a fab family photo!!
ReplyDeletehappy '10!
Your family is so adorable!! I miss you terribly! Can't wait until Blissdom! Love you!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome family photo, Stephanie. BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteand I can't believe Erin hit on Jeff in the comments. {but she took the words out of my mouth.}
Oh, you just gave me goosebumps. I particularly loved your comparison of your past and your "now." :)
ReplyDeleteAnd that picture is awesome. How blessed you are to have you arms so full!
Happy New Year!
stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
Love your family picture. So beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy 2010!