A few of my favorite things at the Chinese market. It's a treat when I can go:
Putting the finishing touches on...
On the first day of vacation he reads:
The other boy rakes:
LOVE that profile:
This is a sight you won't see often:
Trying to squeeze 12 people at the dining table on Christmas eve!
Gift wrap roll as makeshift napkin rings:
Portia wore the same dress from last Christmas. I was too cheap to buy her a new one. Plus, it fit her better this year. Am I a terrible Mom??
"They're here, they're here!!":
After two days of cooking, David and I were exhausted but excited to feed our family!
Multi-color roasted garlic and cauliflower. Love, love, love:
David had sore arms for days from scrubbing shell fish for his Portuguese fish stew. It was fantastic babe!
Twas the night before Christmas:
and all through the house:
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse:
I wonder at what age Truman will stop believing in Santa:
Oh Santa, you shouldn't have:
Darth Vader came bearing gifts too:
Goat cheese and fig spread on baguette. I was too busy hosting to nosh but finally had my favorite combo the next day:
Hiking!
Pit stop:
First time having Japanese mayo with yaki-ramen at Hakata Ramen Shinsengumi. OMG!
Dole whip, yay! No flower cup, boo!
This is the first year our poinsettias survived through Christmas. They're liking the warm weather:
Road trip!
Go away Santa, go away:
When in Solvang eat pea soup and corned beef:
and of course, Aebleskiver:
I spy a windmill:
A phone booth:
and a big rock held up by small rocks:
Portia is getting GOOD at wrestling. The boys are teaching her well:
Endless dumpling making. My Mom would have loved today:
And since I'm eating my way through New Year's, why not throw in a sushi seafood buffet:
When your kid makes you Five Spice Sugar for Christmas:
Make Five Spice Sugar donuts. Thank you Truman...they were so YUMMY!!
Oh yes! Christmas IS magical:
Happy "blessed" weekend!