Thanksgiving-Chicago and Peoria

Our Thanksgiving vacation began with us almost missing our flight because of stupid traffic on Tuesday evening. I reached the counter just when the boarding time began, the lady at the counter put a large late check-in tag on my bag and told me to hurry to the gate. I called Eric frantically, who was parking the car in the economy lot and told him he still had time. I rushed past several travelers and hustled through security. Then I began the journey to the B gates in IAD, down a large escalator then a long corridor with moving sidewalks and up another large escalator. This mission was accomplished in less than 10 mins. by a pregnant lady. When I arrived at the gate the incoming flight hadn't even de-boarded. I phoned Eric frantically telling him to hurry. He then told me he was rushing the same path to the security line. I was able to board and get us two seats towards the front. Praying he would make the flight, I saved his seat like a dutiful wife turning several perspective seat buddies. Eric made his way to the gate and was one of the last to board. Sweaty, out of breath, and hungry we settled into our seats for the flight. Wednesday we spent time hanging out with the folks. Thursday we woke and packed the car to drive down to Peoria. Arriving with plenty of time for dinner, the Alberti-Chase family decided to play Apples to Apples with Grandpa too! He was designated permanent judge by mom, and this prolonged the game. The hilarity promised from the box did not come in the form of the connections players made, but the slow deliberation process Grandpa underwent for each word. After our fun times of family games Eric and turned in to prepare for our Black Friday Extravaganza!

The first picture is of us getting out to Old Navy at 5am. We spent 45 mins checking out but got really great deals on some jeans. Then we made our rounds, joined the family at Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3 for those of you in the know) and then went browsing around the Grand Prairie Mall where we took the second pic of Eric goofing around. Eric and I made some significant purchases for our house, new washer and dryer along with a highchair.

The Baby Shower in LaGrange was a grand affair! I really enjoyed spending time with Barb, Deanna, Aunt Sharon, Grandma Meyer, Aunt Anna, Aunt Angie and in spirit Nana Arlene! All of these wonderful women provided Baby Meyer with some cute items; Overalls, Bears Onsie, Re-usable Wipes, Afghan, and a giftcard used to get our Travel System. The cake was delicious as was the fabulous spread Anna and Joyce laid out. I really enjoyed visiting with all who came, even the men after they finished bowling.

Currently our house is accumulating baby gear, and I think Eric is beginning to feel a bit encroached. Car seats, high chair, stroller, and stacks of items that need to be moved into the nursery. Our goal for Dec. is to get the nursery in order. We are going to sign up for our Extended Birth Class next week, exciting stuff! More to come in the future posts!