We spent the day downtown Chicago yesterday doing some very important things. Some tradition. Some new. Here is a brief summary with lots of photos at the end.

First off…new.

According to Lydia, Sally’s hair was a mess. Translation: Dad can we please go to American Girl and pay to have Sally’s Hair done because we don’t know anybody who does hair. Like anybody.

Next…tradition.

Each year we get a new ornament for the Christmas tree. We did this at the Christmas Market downtown Chicago.

While downtown…new.

We also visited the Lincoln Park Zoo which had a light show on display. And hot chocolate.

Still downtown…new.

Cool bookstore. And cafe. And ice cream across the street.

And this morning…tradition.

Lydia put up this years new ornament.