The holidays continue...

My birthday!!!   34 years ago I was launched into this world of endless possibilities.  I think I have done an okay job at livin' it up so far.

I know there are not enough candles but we thought that would be a fire hazard.

What a glorious sight...  a dim kitchen and the warm light from MY birthday cake.  

Andi and I made it together and it was DE-LICIOUS!!!  

I almost could not wait until it was served.

I love the holidays

A time for family, friends,presents and HAM!!!  YUM!  Here is Jay carving it up.

We were all happy, warm, and dry, celebrating together after two cars got stuck on our street.  



 Truman's favorite christmas gift was when his very best friend Courtney arrived!  He truly loves her!!!

 

Christmas was fun... but I thought I was jewish.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!

I usually complain that we do not get enough snow. I guess someone was finally listening.

We had enough snow to cover the ground, make a snow man, and give Truman the coldest largest water dish he could ever imagine.

It was crazy here in Seattle- people sledding and snowboarding down steep streets that rival Wilmont skiing.  Some were snowshoeing and crosscounty skiing to work, roads were closed due to abandoned buses.  Made me miss Chicago and their lovely salt trucks.

We all managed to survive and now much of the snow has gone. All that is left is mush and slush. 

Isn't Snowy handsome? 

Bake drink eat laugh

We had our fourth annual cookie party. It was a success, despite some very embarrassed dogs.  This was the only picture of the night. I guess that is what you get when you start a party at 5pm with strong cocktails.  

Palm trees and nurses and Docs...Oh my

Andi got lucky and was chosen to go to a cardiac conference in Miami.  A few computer key strokes later, Robin, my sister Val, and I were also booked on a flight to the sunshine state!  

Maree and Howie after a long day of thinking.

Kihan, pondering the latest and greatest in Cardiology.  

 We not only took in the sun but we participated in a few art installations that were part of Art Basel.  Always important to mix some culture with cocktails.  
Don't get me wrong we had plenty of time to relax and take in the Vitamin D.  Even Jeremy let his hair down  HA!!! (sorry Jerome- I could not resist!)