cheers...

we miss you so!

mmmmm, minestrone

simple & satisfing

christmas soup.

winter minestrone with gramma's dumplings with

toasted hazlenut & sage pesto

dumplings

christmas day & making

gramma kelly's dumplings

my new table from Bob

dad & daphne

christmas eve

12 . 24. 05

the eve

smoked salmon, horseradish sauce

crackers

&

manhattans

ho ho ho !

merry christmas

i guess santa swims into town for

christmas!

mt. rainier

getting up early in this town pays off!

baby Simon

what a gem, baby Simon was such a wonder.

every moment full of newness & curiosity.

i have to give the biggest applaud to alison & paulie...

this little man is in for such a treat!

proud auntie

no gift can top this...

thanks Simon, for trumping the family

with the best gift yet, you!

meghan & paulie

go whiddles, go whiddles!

oh bobby!

that's snow, not dandruff.

not just for people...

daphne enjoys a tuppens made lap warmer

room with a view

sewing was so peaceful today, no wonder i was productive!

happy december

it snowed all day yesterday. it was a magical time, one which i thought

i wouldn't experience here in town at sea level.

just beautiful to see white snow on colorful and alive foilage!