Famliy in the Lobby...

Eat'n breakfast, hanging out, playing cards....

Great Aunt Stella and Uncle Russ

My mom's sister surprised us last night by showing up at the hotel then instead of this morning. I scared everyone as I gasped for air in shock as Aunt Stella walked in the lobby.

Amelia's first snow

Amelia had her first taste of snow today. Sadly she woke up at 5am with a slight fever and difficulty breathing because of a stuffy nose. Thankfully our hotel is next to Walgreens. I took off on foot, in the dark in search for meds. I walked outside to a white blanket of snow. I couldn't believe it!!! SNOW!! I texted the family as I ventured my way to the store. I was not dressed for the occasion at all! I got the goods and headed back to the room. Mom was awake, so once Ame was medicated and back to sleep, mom and I headed outside. We thought we'd get a cup of Joe, but it got really cold standing in the drive through of a coffee place. Ame slept till 9:30am. Once she was ready for breakfast we headed down to the lobby, we're we've spent a lot time hanging out with the family. I went outside and made Amelia her first snowman and Aunt Stella got a plate to put it on. She wasn't sure what to do at first, it was sooo cold. Grandpa gave it a coffee creamer hat and Aunt Elly gave it a Kashi heart. The lobby is decorated for Christmas. It has a double sided fireplace! The Ilini Basketball team spent the night. Uncle Russ chatted with the coach as he was getting his breakfast. Later we trecked our way to Crackle Barrel for a fried chicken dinner. Amelia had snowflakes hitting her face. We're on the bed now. Amelia is fast asleep, I'm here blogging and the family is in the lobby playing cards. I'm hoping our girl breaks her little fever and is able to fight this cold.