Saturday, November 28, 2009

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights




We took advantage of the mild Chicago weather tonight & made our first of hopefully many trips this holiday season to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Gracie's favorite was the dancing christmas trees. So we made one more trip to see the display before heading home so she could dance to Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Family Tradition

Instead of joining the crazy shopping crowd on Black Friday, The Rothleutner's tradition (see last year) is to head to Home Depot to purchase the family christmas tree. We found the perfect 10ft tree for our back deck. And then while daddy was paying for it...the girls & I shopped for another christmas tree to put inside :)


"I Want This One"


Friday, November 20, 2009

Ballet Recital


Cinderella was the theme of Gracie's ballet recital today. The ballerina's were very excited to dress up in beautiful blue gowns to dance at the ball. After the ball they each took a turn at trying on the glass slipper. Good news...the slipper was a perfect fit!!!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Gracie's First Manicure

"See I have pink fingernails!!!" Gracie was very excited after receiving her first manicure. And she loves to show them to EVERYONE. Whenever she notices a LITTLE chip in one of her pink nails, she quickly requests another coat of pink polish too :)

Next Up: A Pink Pedicure

Sunday, November 8, 2009

More Fall Fun





We enjoyed another fun-filled fall day at our favorite spot...North Pond. Daddy was able to join us this time & there were LOTS MORE leaves for the girls to play in which is exactly what Gracie was hoping for :)

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Fall Leaves



The girls & I took advantage of a warm fall day last week & went to our favorite spot at North Pond to play in the leaves. They had lots of fun throwing, jumping & rolling around in them :) Gracie is hoping that daddy can join us next time & keeps asking "Are there going to be LOTS MORE leaves Mommy?!?!".