Winter Picture Book

Somewhere, TX

Well, so much has happened, so here's a short pictorial version.

Sarah, Heather and I took a trip to Fredericksburg, TX and did small-town things. Like witness a cow auction, antiquing, and swimming in December.

Emilia and Sarah put on a lovely holiday party and got us December babies a pinata. Santa did not have a chance.

Four weeks at home was almost perfect.

Katie, Dad and I went to a Thunderbirds game, which is where I discovered my previously mentioned love of hockey.

I was able to go to Portland and Vancouver, where, apparently they use the same architect to design the entire city.

Katie and I watched the Canucks game.

I finished my cardigan that I started in about February, along with many other craftsy things. I like to think about when I first started this sweater as a naive young professional in the Northwest. So much has changed. So much.

After reading this article on Jezebel about a call to wear only 6 pieces of clothing for a month (not counting workout clothes, undergarments, outerwear, shoes and accessories, because come ON, we're not THAT minimalist). When I read it I thought "Man, I just did that and it SUCKED". But, apparently I didn't (5 skirts, 5 T-shirts, 4 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 1 blouse, 1 dress and 2 pairs of jeans is more than 6). There is no hope for me.

I ate a lot. No one does food like Seattle.

I lost my buddy, Buck, but he stuck around for the holidays. He also stuck around long enough for his last meal to be a pork chop. He was a smart one.