We made our annual trek to Christkindlmarket Chicago last night meeting up with Ryan and several friends. Will fell asleep on the last 10 minutes of the ride, so he was a bit of a grump to start. He was better after a mug of hot chocolate. We adults warmed up our spirits with mugs of gluwein.
Not sure how he managed that mug with those giant mitten on. So we all know it's cold here in the winter. Luckily we didn't struggle with the elements last night because we were all appropriately dressed in layers and snow gear.
While we were waiting in line for the ornament house, there was a woman eating a chocolate covered banana. Will had to have one of those next, since he didn't love his frankfurter as much as the rest of us enjoyed our bratwurst with sauerkraut and mustard! I just finished my favorite treat at lunch today: cinnamon sugar roasted pecans!
After we closed down the market, we walked past Macy's to see the windows. They all had great themes! The one above is to honor the Marshall Field's Walnut Room. The one below is kids watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on TV. For a current take, there is an Elf on the Shelf in the wreath!
We got a good siblings picture this year, too. Another fun family event!
