Christmas Breakfast

I came home to Seattle for Christmas. It was a very low key Christmas with just 2 of my sisters home with me (we missed the rest of the family!). We had fun cooking and shopping and hanging out at home together.

Christmas morning breakfast was a hit, of course. My mom made up this recipe she called it "Reindeer Pies" - a potato vegetable patty served on sautéed spinach and a roasted tomato. Christmas Braid was served too - always a fave.

It was a perfect Christmas morning. Presents, breakfast, Church, vid chats with family far away, more presents, more relaxin.

Metcalf Christmas card

Egan designed the Christmas card again this year.

Like a fine wine

My mom had a birthday today. I'm so glad I could be home to celebrate with her all day long! She's the best. I feel so lucky.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Glitz and Pizza / San Clemente

While my parents were in town for Thanksgiving we went down to San Clemente for a little Christmas street party of sorts. Santa rode down the street on top of a fire truck, there were free carriage rides and hot chocolate stands. We had fun walking around and stopping to listen to carolers sing. The best was the pizza we had for dinner. Worth the wait in the line!

Thanksgiving Weekend

My parents came to town this weekend! It was great! Jen hosted Thanksgiving dinner. It was low key and perfect. We missed the rest of the family though.

We went on a walk through the canyon while the turkey was cooking:

There she is. Pretty and delicious.
Those sweet potatoes were the best I've had.
We saw a movie after dinner (tradition). Muppets was hilarious!
Pie time/ looking for Black Friday deals.
I could eat her:
There's a reason we call him Mr. Safety: (and could you just die over that blondie in the back)
Low rider:
We celebrated Jen's Birthday on Sunday morning. Ebleskivers!
This girl knows how to tell secrets. She whispers in your ear and it's the sweetest thing. I almost cry every time.

Bluebird Park

Bluebird Park

Laguna Beach

Tanner James Birthday

Tanner turned 10 last month. That kid is such a stud and the sweetest guy you'll ever meet. He makes sure to hug me every time I come over and before I leave too. It makes my heart swell. I stopped by after work to wish him a Happy Birthday. After dinner Tanner picked going to Farrells for dessert. A kids dream land.