Fall in Chicago

Let's face it.

Fall is gorgeous.

And I knew fall in the city would be splendid! 

Here are some shots from around the city this Autumn.

I call this one "My feet with leaves."

Creative, yeah?

This pictures is so pretty. There are so many cathedrals and old churches in this city and I LOVE IT.

It's so neat to see something so old within huge skyscrapers and busy city life. It's a breath of fresh air from the cookie cutter sky scrapers and glass and metal. Stone, finish, gorgeous craftsmanship. 

So breathtaking.

This picture's for Adam Spiel! There's a Rolls Royce right down the street from us. 

We always think about you when we walk by! :)

On our way home from church.

Speaking of church, I gave a talk this sunday! 

And there were so many people visiting for the Notre Dame game. 

The congregation was packed! 

We met some super nice people from out of town.

The Livs.

She's so precious. 

She gets cuter and happier every day. 

And our quality of life goes up each day she smiles more.

Let's face it. 

Happy baby, happy mama, happy dad.

As for updates?

Liv has rolled over!! Woohoo. 

So exciting! It's so funny to see her in one place one moment and then in another the next.

Steven's doing so great at school. He's working so hard at everything and trying to absorb as much as he can! 

We went to IKEA and I bought things for the house to make it feel a bit more home-y.

Steven was so sweet and understanding about it and knows that it's super important to me to feel comfy.

Having somewhere that's home is like that feeling when you make cookies and milk or granola and the smells waft through the house and you just... feel so comfortable. 

For some reason it's been even more important in the big city to make a HOME. 

And so we are. 

And it feels great.

And anytime I get homesick, I just call friends or family and usually it's all better.

Just a fun picture of Liv pretending she's a Sith Lord.

And steven being all tough with his scruff.

So I suppose that's all. We're happy, getting happier, and making a lovely life for ourselves here! 

Love you all!