Classical Music

I noticed that they started playing classical music in the lobby of my apartment building. I think I like it. It's nice to come in from the cold to a big open lobby and have classy music playing.

Snow and the City

Here are some pictures I took. The skyscraper ones are from the observation deck of the John Hancock Building. Then, on the way home I took some pictures in my neighborhood.

Good News!

Well, finally all my bags were delivered. It was kind of weird to get home on Sunday with no bags to unpack. Thankfully, I had another toothbrush here.

Also--they finally got my elevator working! It's right outside my door, so no more struggling with all my packages through the stairway. I only live on the 2nd floor, but it's still wonderful. It only took them 4 months.

Photos from Abroad

Here are some pictures (especially for you Auntie Myrna).




Love, Heather

Merry Christmas from France

I must say, the French really know how to decorate for the season. Each town has such beautiful lights and trees and Christmas decorations. Even without the snow, it is definitely charming. So far, we've been walking a lot, looking at a lot of museums, taking pictures, and eating a lot of breads. The cheapest and best way to eat is the croissants and crepes at the little shops around. Although tonight, we broke down and bought a kabab, which actually is just a shwarma. Pictures coming. Although I don't know if anyone out there is even reading this blog. So maybe I won't. :-)

Christmas in Chicago

Here are my new figure skates. So exciting!Twirling about.
On the skating rink.
Michelle and I in Millennium Park.
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style. I guess you can't see the Christmas wreaths and things in this picture, but it was pretty.

Mom and Dad in Chicago

Playing in the fall leaves behind Michelin's house in the country.In Chicago, we went and got a tour of the Chicago Board of Trade. Here's me on the trading floor.
Busy Christmas shopping at Macy's department store. This expensive couch was actually kind of comfortable.
Mom and Dad waiting for our train in the heated little train station near my house.
At the symphony.
After the symphony.

On the windy shores of Lake Michigan.
The Museum of Science and Industry--beside a captured German submarine from WWII.
And the Christmas store windows downtown. I absolutely adore ballet.