My visit to Illinois was a lot of fun! I got to spend a lot of time with the whole family and everyone got a long (surprisingly) well! The only drawback 
was that Jay couldn't join us in IL for Christmas because of his new job. :( Next year...
was that Jay couldn't join us in IL for Christmas because of his new job. :( Next year...While I was home it snowed on Christmas! My parents' house is cozy and in a quiet area near the Lincoln Memorial Gardens. It is beautiful and quiet.....I call it my winter wonderland getaway! It felt like a cabin getaway and it was one of the most relaxing vacations I have had in a long time!The quote of 
the trip was "it's a Christmas miracle!" which was said by Meghan anytime something out of the ordinary happened (and sometimes when something completely ordinar
y happened).
the trip was "it's a Christmas miracle!" which was said by Meghan anytime something out of the ordinary happened (and sometimes when something completely ordinar
y happened). Mom, Dad, Meg and I went on a walk in the gardens to see the newly fallen snow. It was quite crisp out, but it was beautiful. 
Lindz brought her new beau, Trevor, to Christmas and he got along really well with the family. He's a little bit quiet and calm for our family, but we'll break him in. Lindsey was really glad to be back in the states where restaurants exist.
Speaking of food...we made 4 pies, plus a lemon lush, and a cheesecake that were all devoured within a few days. Don't worry--all of these desserts were gluten-free (or "glee" as I like to call it) and everyone helped!
This was the first Christmas in a while that I've been in town for the Von Behren family Christmas and it was great to see all of the family, but especially the new great-grandbabies that are getting so big. Matt and Amy haven't cranked out any new additions since their third child, Alyssa. They're taking a break for the time being.
As usual the trip involved a lot of family togetherness, which included card games, Mexican train dominoes, and watching Medium--mom and dad's new favorite show. Also, there were a few times when the whole family was working out to a Leslie Sansone workout DVD together. It was very Full-House-like and hysterically funny to see Ben with his new sweat band on. He's bringing the 80s back. Plus Mom and Dad set up a tread mill in the garage, and with a little space heater it worked out great!
It was a very relaxing trip and it was so nice to see all of the fam! It was also nice to get back to Jasen, Matt, Roxy, and Chloe, too. :)
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