Chicago Cousins

While I have been working with McGraw-Hill I have made numerous trips to Chicago. I always thought it would be fun to take mom and dad along on one of my trips to Chicago so they could see the windy city and visit family that lives in the suburbs. I finally convinced mom and dad to join me. We left on Monday, December 14. When we arrived in Chicago we went to visit my cousin Catherine and her family. I had been to her beautiful home in the past, but this was mom and dad's first visit. It was fun to see the kids and for mom and dad to meet Brian, Catherine's husband.

Dad and I with Cousin Cathrine and her children Jack and Grace.

The Lemon Family (including Charlie the dog)

Jennifer and her cousin Catherine.

After visiting with cousin Catherine, I drove mom and dad to Libertyville, IL where they stayed with my mom's cousin, Verna. Verna had a meal waiting for us and yummy Christmas cookies to sample. This was our first visit to cousin Verna's house and I have a feeling it will not be our last. Mom and dad had fun! Mom and dad stayed with Verna and I returned to the city to work in Chicago Public Schools. I met up with cousin Verna and mom and dad on Wednesday night and we all enjoyed dinner and a show downtown.

Mom and me with Cousin Verna and her yummy cookies.