Category Archives: holidays
Christmas Tree Fun!
I can’t believe we have a Christmas tree. The fact that it’s that time of year again is shocking! However, Christmas tree picking out is fun, especially going to Jones Family Farm, which we did again this year. It’s so … 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
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
Penny Dam’s Gingerbread Men
Kurt has been in love with “Penny Dam’s Gingerbread Cookies” ever since Christina first made them for him one Christmas a couple years ago. Since Christina and I now live on separate coasts (boo-hoo), we had to undertake the cookie-making … Continue reading
Christmas-y!
The east coast definitely has a way of making this time of year feel more Christmas-y. We went to Branford, a town just a couple miles over, to see a movie on Friday afternoon, and the town is so charming! … Continue reading
Thanksgiving 2008
Success! We had a great night at Meg and Tony’s, filled with new friends and great food. Meg’s turkey turned out beautifully — ready for a magazine cover in fact! The ingredients for my gratin . . . Fennel and … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
On a day filled with food, drink and relaxation, we sometimes forget the part of being thankful (let’s face it, the food is really good!). I have so many things to be thankful and grateful for in my life and … Continue reading
