Sage is ready for Chicago!

This is how we'll attempt to keep Sage warm while we're in Chicago and Michigan over the holidays. Haha, so cute! Thanks Phil and Claire for lending us Sammy's old sherpa coat =)

Hiking with Kathleen

This past weekend my dear friend Kathleen came for a visit. It was SO great to see her! On Saturday we went for a hike in our local mountains, it was a perfectly beautiful 65 degree day (sorry for those of you fighting the cold in the midwest!) and even though Dan and I were a bit out of shape, we had a splendid time. As a matter of fact, our hike got pretty exciting on our way down the mountain when we surprisingly ran into Oprah! Yep, that's right, taking a breather on the side of the trail was Oprah with two of her friends. She asked to see Sage and we introduced her....she thought he was adorable and loved his big blue eyes =) Totally crazy!

From hesitant to triumphant...Sage loves peas!

Sage is very proud of his two front teeth! (sorry for the blur)

Awwwww, can you believe he was once this small?!

Ooooooo, I just LOVE Christmas!!!

Oh how I love cloudy weather, Christmas music, watching football (Bears won!) and setting up our Christmas tree. This Sunday was one of those nostalgic days where the clouds were out and it felt so holidayish. I was giddy with glee and once we finished setting up the tree we indulged in big mugs of hot chocolate and marshmellows, yum =) Sage is enamored with the Christmas lights and just stares at them and drools...haha, so cute!