(leaving her mark on the winter wonderland)
These next two shots aren't snow-related, but we couldn't resist sharing this face with the world!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Family Time
One of our new family traditions has been for both Heath and I to escort Violet on her last walk of the evening. Last night it was snowing quite a lot, but we persisted and had an absolute blast. Violet LOVES the snow—she literally face plants as soon as we step outside the apartment—and she was in her element. Since it was quite chilly, we put on the sweater my mom bought for her earlier this year. It came in quite handy!
(leaving her mark on the winter wonderland)
These next two shots aren't snow-related, but we couldn't resist sharing this face with the world!
(leaving her mark on the winter wonderland)
These next two shots aren't snow-related, but we couldn't resist sharing this face with the world!
Shindig at Melissa's
If it seems like we're partying a lot this holiday season, then you're correct. The onslaught of festivities has actually been a nice distraction for Heath in the mist of his paper writing finals push—we have to get him showered and out of the house somehow. :-) Joke!
Anyway, our friend Melissa hosted a party at her place that stood out for two reasons: 1) It was our first white elephant exchange of the year.
(Hauna won this lovely keyboard!)
And 2) We spent an inordinate amount of time playing Twister. With "Home Alone" and Amy Winehouse serving as our background noise, both Heath and I found ourselves bending in very strange ways and me, in particular, wishing I'd paid more attention in Pilates. TK and Andrew, however, excelled at the "sport."
Anyway, our friend Melissa hosted a party at her place that stood out for two reasons: 1) It was our first white elephant exchange of the year.
(Hauna won this lovely keyboard!)
And 2) We spent an inordinate amount of time playing Twister. With "Home Alone" and Amy Winehouse serving as our background noise, both Heath and I found ourselves bending in very strange ways and me, in particular, wishing I'd paid more attention in Pilates. TK and Andrew, however, excelled at the "sport."
Fete a la Table
The Browns got a table! For those of you who don't know Ryan and Marissa, that might not sound like particularly exciting news, but for others in the know, you understand how this is cause for celebration. So much so, in fact, that the Browns decided to throw a party in honor of their new table (seen below).
This wasn't just any party, though, this was a first-class wine tasting. Ryan and Marissa picked six mystery pinot noirs for us to taste and even went so far as to create customized ornament charms for our glasses and handmade tasting books to keep track of what we liked and didn't like.
The tasting was both delicious and fun. Wine #5, the 2005 Demetria, was the resounding favorite.
Of course, what is a wine tasting without good eats? The Browns didn't disappoint. The h'ordeurves included: flank steak on toast with a chimchurry sauce; cauliflower soup; polenta with a mushroom ragout; dates wrapped in polenta with goat cheese; bruschetta; and a variety of cheeses and dips. The crowning culinary moment, however, was the cookie decorating.
It was a great night!
(isn't the view from the Brown's place amazing!?!)
This wasn't just any party, though, this was a first-class wine tasting. Ryan and Marissa picked six mystery pinot noirs for us to taste and even went so far as to create customized ornament charms for our glasses and handmade tasting books to keep track of what we liked and didn't like.
The tasting was both delicious and fun. Wine #5, the 2005 Demetria, was the resounding favorite.
Of course, what is a wine tasting without good eats? The Browns didn't disappoint. The h'ordeurves included: flank steak on toast with a chimchurry sauce; cauliflower soup; polenta with a mushroom ragout; dates wrapped in polenta with goat cheese; bruschetta; and a variety of cheeses and dips. The crowning culinary moment, however, was the cookie decorating.
It was a great night!
(isn't the view from the Brown's place amazing!?!)
Partying Down w/ Advanstar
Yes, this is the season in which my (Thais') co-workers and I put aside our petty magazine-related disputes to celebrate the holidays. Yes, we come together and we bowl. :-) We bowl, and eat lots of fried food.
Now, for some, bowling just isn't cool enough, so a select number of co-workers (ie, the art department and people under the age of 30) attended a secondary party the next day. We headed downtown to Cafe Iberico, a tapas place with great food and delicious sangria. (Heath and I also went to a birthday party that night where we learned to salsa, but alas, no pictures of that).
This particular week in December is also my friend Christine's birthday, so we took her out for dinner one night after work.
Now, for some, bowling just isn't cool enough, so a select number of co-workers (ie, the art department and people under the age of 30) attended a secondary party the next day. We headed downtown to Cafe Iberico, a tapas place with great food and delicious sangria. (Heath and I also went to a birthday party that night where we learned to salsa, but alas, no pictures of that).
This particular week in December is also my friend Christine's birthday, so we took her out for dinner one night after work.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Violet's Snow Cone
Yes, tonight, the world is Violet's snow cone. With a rich, snow covering Paulina Avenue in a blanket of white, Violet took to the streets, running, jumping, and licking up snow all along the way. She's warming up over by the fireplace now, but here are some pics documenting her earlier frolicking. :-)
Monday, November 26, 2007
Post Thanksgiving in Indiana
Also referred to as Triptofin Coma: Part 2.
Yes, not satisfied with one Thanksgiving meal, we road-tripped it out to Indiana to enjoy a second turkey dinner with Steven, Liz, Alicia, Jessica, Renae, Greg, Carrie, and Grandma Wright. Now, when I say road trip, I mean Little Miss Sunshine style antics. We had an eight passenger van that held Jacque, Clyde, Mac, Ash, Courtney, Maddie, the two of us AND Violet! It's a miracle that we made it with very little poop or tears.
While in Indiana, Violet met her first "boyfriend." Steven's dog, Rocky, got a little fresh with her early on and it took awhile for the two of them to calm down and peaceably enjoy one another's company.
Maddie was, of course, the star of the show. Everyone wanted to hold her, but she fell asleep in Aunt Thais' arms (yeah!).
And what would Thanksgiving be without new family pictures?
(Are we Christmas card ready or what?)
Yes, not satisfied with one Thanksgiving meal, we road-tripped it out to Indiana to enjoy a second turkey dinner with Steven, Liz, Alicia, Jessica, Renae, Greg, Carrie, and Grandma Wright. Now, when I say road trip, I mean Little Miss Sunshine style antics. We had an eight passenger van that held Jacque, Clyde, Mac, Ash, Courtney, Maddie, the two of us AND Violet! It's a miracle that we made it with very little poop or tears.
While in Indiana, Violet met her first "boyfriend." Steven's dog, Rocky, got a little fresh with her early on and it took awhile for the two of them to calm down and peaceably enjoy one another's company.
Maddie was, of course, the star of the show. Everyone wanted to hold her, but she fell asleep in Aunt Thais' arms (yeah!).
And what would Thanksgiving be without new family pictures?
(Are we Christmas card ready or what?)
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