Christmas in Cincinnati!

Well Max and Don FINALLY came back to Cincinnati in the middle of December and none too soon! My first semester finished right around that time and after spenting some free time in Chicago, I was homeward bound. (Oh yeah did I mention that it snowed all week before I left, so I was happy that I a.) got out of Chicago safe and soundly without a hitch and b.) there was no snow. You see, I don't mind the cold weather in the Windy City but I draw the line at snow and slush, it makes it so hard to get around. Most people feel the opposite, it can be cold as long as it snows, but not me, I've never been one for snow. Sorry for the triad, back to the holidays. (Oh, 1 exception to the no snow rule, it can snow on Christmas, but of course it never snows on Christmas in Cincinnati.)

So I arrived in Cincinnati by MegaBus late Friday night before Christmas (with of course no food in the fridge, Max is the only cook that keeps her cupboards and refrigerator empty but we were able to find some cheese and crackers). Lucky for me Half Day Cafe is right around the corner and a trip back to the Wyo wouldn't be complete without a Saturday morning breakfast of 2 of everything, hold the meat. And the days after that we were filled with errands, a shopping trip to Kenwood (!), movies, church, Playhouse in the Park, and a looong day of sofa shopping.

But let's get right down to it, Christmas morning. Mary, Don's daughter, came over with her hubby, Kevin, and their babes, Taylor and Samantha, in tow.

Please, Aunt Boo or Poo or Amber (whoever you are), No more pictures!
Ok, just one!
Taylor taking a peek at the presents. That red chair was a makeshift Christmas tree this year.
Opening presents with Grandma Max.
Brutus was the best Christmas present.
Grandpa Don and Baby Sam, the youngest of the Lucas/Kappel family (but not for long!)

After all the Christmas morning fun, I read and read somemore and watched a few movies. (I'm telling you this whole "on break from school thing is tough"). And then more family! Don's daughter Sarah and her family, and his son, Michael, came over for his wife for dinner on Saturday afternoon and more Christmas time festivities.

Me with my niece, Samantha.

Anthony and Taylor playing with new Christmas toys with Mary.
Anthony wearing his new Christmas sweater (his aunt has great fashion sense)!
Those curls just don't happen on their own!

Even though it was nice to be at home, I came to Chicago for New Years Eve with some friends. And although I did experience some homesick, it's nice to be back to my apartment and to the Cat. The cat, yes I still have her and she is great. She loves to snuggle, no really, it's so great. She curls right up, I love it! Here is a picture of her and her favorite box. I took it out to throw away but she loves the whole she can jump in and it reminds me of that whack-a-mole arcade game (although I do not whack her but it's super cute when she pops her head out.)

Well until next time, hopefully it will be soon and about my night on the town for NYE, take care! xo, Amber