Monthly Archives: December 2010

Come to think of it, it’s not such a bad system. Happy to you.

On Christmas morning I was up before the others (earlier as always, but later than before). I poured some Kahlua in my coffee, added a candy cane and because no one was looking, a healthy heap of whipped cream. I … Continue reading →

Kate is on a plane to Eugene, Steve is at the studio and I am wondering how long I can stay in my chair and in my pajamas. I do have a new Wonder Woman notebook that’s calling for a … Continue reading →

The 2010 T+B Holiday Graham Cracker Extravaganza was an ever-so-festive fleet of pirate ships, complete with Christmas Island. This year we introduced Alex’s friend, Andrea (an exchange student from Denmark) to our family tradition. After about 20 minutes she realized … Continue reading →

Kate and I were floating in the hot pool at Indian Springs Spa in Calistoga. It’s one of our favorite pre-holiday traditions. I brought two books and my knitting, but forgot my reading glasses. Which meant that I had to … Continue reading →

I know you thought I only had two, Kate and Alex. But Margot has been my third daughter forever. Last night Alex even commented that her senior picture comes before Alex’s school picture in my wallet.  Margot and her brother, … Continue reading →

Kate and Brendan arrived on the train at 1:00 am last Friday. B. left for Eugene on the same train at 1:00 am last night (or this morning). In between we choreographed lovely holiday moments between the comings and goings … Continue reading →

Our 2010 Christmas card… Photo taken by Kate’s beau, Brendan. Happy happy. P.S. Kate and Brendan arrived on the train at 1:00 am this morning. More happy.

Each year at Christmas, I try to do it, at least once. I usually have a few folks to choose from….I am an emotional kinda gal, I get involved, and I have had my hand in more than a few … Continue reading →

Elle has been my friend for over 24 years (pre-Kate). She is my fancy friend (and she knows that’s a compliment). She writes books about fashion and decorating and sushi.  She blogs about aging (I mean maturing) with grace and … Continue reading →