Happy (Belated) Holidays

I hope your holidays with friends and family were filled with smiles and wonderful memories. 

We spent 10 days visiting our families on the east coast:

As per annual tradition, my best friend Katie, my sister Robin, Katie's sister Marianne, and Jon had our gingerbread making contest. And as per usual, it got a little messy. 

Although, I think our house-making skills have come a long way in the past few years. 

My friend Michelle gave me a brilliant present - a polaroid camera! Thanks, Michelle! 

Some of the best pictures from our trip were captured on polaroid film.

 We had a lovely dinner at a Japanese restaurant with our friend Beatrix.

We spent some time in Pennsylvania visiting Kristin.

We celebrated my Mom's birthday by going out to dinner with the whole family.

And we went to lunch with my former bosses, both of whom I miss so much! 

We enjoyed a lovely evening in the company of two close friends, Michelle and Chardon.

We got to spend NYE with my birthday twin Gina and her boyfriend Zach!

Happy 2013! 

Holiday Festivities

Just some highlights from the past week:

An absolutely gorgeous day on Lake Union. 

Usually when we head that way, it pours rain. 

But the sky looked nice so we decided to risk it. I'm glad we did. 

Walking around and enjoying all of Seattle's lights and holiday decorations. Including a 

Charlie Brown-esque tree. 

Some fun pictures from Chihuly Garden and Glass. Really a spectacular thing to see. 

Maybe we will try to visit all of his exhibits around the world.

Bucket list, anyone?

I'll leave you with this picture of the Space Needle.