Monthly Archives: December 2008
Mac & Cheese Recipe
I am a huge fan of homemade mac & cheese, and finally got to try out Ina’s recipe over Christmas. You have to be a fan of Gruyère, as I am. If you are, you’ll love it! Ina’s Homemade Macaroni … Continue reading
What a Year!
2008 has been a fantastic year, and I’m so grateful for all the wonderful memories of the last 365 days! Here are just a few things I’m most grateful for (roughly in chronological order) as I ponder 2008: Getting into … Continue reading
Christmas 2008
Having just returned from San Diego last night, here’s a recap of the week’s holiday events . . . We drove to Hartford airport on the 21st, right after a big snow storm on the 19th (remember the photos from … Continue reading
Taking NY by Storm!
Last night we took the train into NY to celebrate one of my dearest friend’s birthdays. When we left New Haven at noon there was no snow on the ground, and when we got back at 1:30 this morning, here’s … Continue reading
Filed under birthdays, celebrations, friends
Holiday Party Weekend!
Last weekend was a fun celebration of the season, starting with a classmate’s “Holiday Party Extravaganza” and followed by Kurt and my 4th Annual Christmas Party! It’s amazing that we’ve been throwing this party for 4 years! How time flies! … Continue reading
Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!
Have I mentioned that I love Christmas? Here’s a photo of our tree this year — it never looks as pretty when you photograph it, but we went with a red, green and silver theme this year (unlike our patriotic … Continue reading
December Birthdays!
Definitely tardy on this one, but don’t want to forget about all my December birthdays! I hope it was fantastic, and that you are optimistic for the year ahead of you! I love birthdays. Our friend Drew’s birthday kicked off … Continue reading
On Being Grateful
Christmas is a great time of the year to reflect on what you’re grateful for, and how lucky we really are. Working in the hospital–while definitely not without its downsides– has one major upside: I cannot help but be reminded … Continue reading
Our 1st “Real” Snow
So apparently the first “snow” we had wasn’t a “real” snow–although anything white on the ground qualifies as snow to me–but now we have officially had our first snowfall with about 1″ that stuck on the ground. I woke up … Continue reading
Jones Family Farms
Kurt and I wanted to go to a cute and cozy place to get a Christmas tree this year, and he found a place called Jones Family Farms, which was such a great find! They have something going on all … Continue reading
Filed under Christmas
