Surviving the last days of 2010

Between work and traveling, I haven't had much time to breathe lately.  However, several things have helped me survive the past few months:

Our trip to Napa/Sonoma/San Francisco 

Michael Buble's Holiday station on Pandora 

Starbucks "Red" cups 

and of course my amazing family.  

Work has certainly been testing me lately. I think I'm up to the challenge -- for the moment, at least. 

Wonderful weekends like the past several weekends help, as well.  One of my best friends came to visit with her boyfriend.  We love having guests, so it was wonderful to spend a weekend bumming around Chicago with them.  My bf's boyfriend got some amazing photos at the Christkindl market: 

We even ran into some carolers during our stop at Garrett's popcorn.  Macy's was truly gorgeous. 

I fell in love with a toy . . . but my husband just wouldn't cave :) 

Of course, I took them to the Bean

We hit up Michigan Ave. and the Signature room for the cocktails and undoubtedly, the view: 

Too many wonderful photos to post but you get the idea! 

We didn't take too many photos during the karaoke sponsored by wine and tequila we sang the night before but needless to say, our rendition of the Remix to Ignition will not soon be forgotten.  

If I can make it through the next three days, I'll get to head home and relax for 6 days work-free :)