| Tonight my family and I went to visit one of the neighborhoods in Chicago which always has amazing Christmas lights up. Here are some pics. I apologize for the blurriness as we were driving while I took these pictures. A few more pics can be found on my facebook. Enjoy! Santa and some elfs climbing up to a treehouse. 
A huge Rudolph taller than a house with a baby Rudolph next to him.  
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| This is what we had for Christmas Eve dinner (sushi platter, stuffed fish balls, sauteed king crab legs, fried shrimp balls, and asparagus): 
After less than an hour this is what it looked like: 
And of course, dessert:  
Christmas Day consisted of Chinese breakfast foods for brunch and hot pot for dinner: Fried dough with hot soybean juice 
Wonton soup 
Steamed pork dumplings  Green onion pancakes  Another type of fried dough  Hot pot!  Sweet soup with rice balls and peanuts  |
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| I am very excited for the week leading up to Halloween, with all the Halloween events and parties. Following Halloween is the softball / BBQ, set to take place on Nov. 3rd (softball field application approved!. This event will be in Santa Monica. Let me know if you are interested. Good food, good exercise, good times. |
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| For those of you affected by the Malibu, Orange County, or San Diego County fires, I am praying for your safety and for the containment of these fires. Many of my family and friends are still in danger due to these fires. Please keep all of the people affected by these devastating fires in your prayers and thoughts. |
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