. . . .TO BE JOLLY. . . .

Claire (far left) performing at her Christmas Program last week.

Claire with her classmates.

Claire with mom, Aimee.

The St Charles Townsends began their Holiday Season with a Hawaii Vacation. Grace kisses a dolphin.

John looks worried, but accepts a "big smack" from a dolphin.

Kathleen loves every minute of it.

The EJ Water Christmas Party was at Richards Farm in Casey.

Magician Al performs some "sleight of hand" tricks at our table.

Bill, Mike, and Hubby show their Christmas spirit.

Trump Tower on Wabash Avenue

Decorated window at Macy's

Beautiful decorations in the store.

The tradition continues. . .

Christmas Tree in the middle of the Walnut Room

Hubby was invited to attend the Illinois Farm Bureau VIP luncheon at the Hyatt in downtown Chicago, and he took me as his guest. Prior to the luncheon we browsed the silent auction items.

ILLINI items available for sale at the IFB silent auction.

Hubby looks over the chainsaw, but didn't put in a bid.