The trip started with a second meeting with Santa Claus, this time in the Philadelphia Airport! Someone snapped this Polaroid and gave it to Liam. He is really not sure what to make of the big guy in red...
The random airport fun continued when we got to Chicago Midway, where Liam spent some time rocking out with a live band singing Christmas carols in baggage claim.
Then it was off to our hotel, the beautiful Seneca downtown, where Liam enjoyed the Christmas decorations in the lobby with Papa.
On Friday evening, Liam got to meet Aunt Lyn and Uncle David, who invited us over for cocktails and hors d'oevures. Here's Aunt Lyn showing Liam their Christmas tree:
Cuddling up on the couch with Antonia and Grandma (can you tell he was tired?!)
On Saturday morning, we headed out to Butch McGuire's for their awesome brunch. It was pretty cold out, but Liam was snuggly warm and ready to roll!
Grandma, Aidan, Toni, and Papa (and Liam too) at Butch's:
The ceiling decorations are pretty sweet. Unless you're Bill G., it's hard to not be in the Christmas spirit!
Grandma showing Liam all the ceiling flair:
Liam and Uncle David getting to know each other:
Fun with Grandma and Papa:
My favorite pic of the weekend-- just as the waitress was snapping this photo, Liam grabbed Papa's glass and tried to take a swig! Sneaky little guy!
After brunch, Mommy and Liam went to visit our friends Becky and Pat and their adorable daughter Elisa-- who is turning 1 this week! Liam hadn't seen Elisa since he was 2 months old when both munchkins slept through most of the visit. This time was a little different! These two covered some ground together and had a great time playing.
On Saturday night, Liam stayed at the hotel with Grandma while Mommy and Daddy went out to celebrate Bill's big 3-0. Here we are with the birthday boy/parents to be (due in January- Liam can't wait for his new BFF!):
On Sunday, we went out to Wilmette to cousin Jacie's house for the Rasmussen Family Christmas. It was so, so great to see everyone! Here's Liam meeting his little cousin Joseph for the first time. How cute are these two?
Why we don't let Uncle Jake babysit...
Liam was in a bit of a funk at Jacie's, but managed to snap out of it with the help of Grace (and her hair). Grace, Jacie, and Liam in action:
One of our favorite traditions with the Ras Fam is the annual White Elephant gift exchange. This year certainly did not disappoint! We had a blast.
Thanks to everyone for a wonderful weekend!! We're now back in Philly, getting slowly buried by the snow...
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