christmas 2009 in seattle

Ahhh, Christmas.  That time of year when one hopes to hunker down in a cozy cabin with loved ones, hot cider (spiked with booze of choice) in hand, surrounded by holiday cheer, music, and movies.  Presents and carols abound, and the spirit of the season just seems to ooze from everywhere.  


Now you'll expect me to switch gears here and tell you ours was exactly the opposite.  But it wasn't - Adrienne and I had a great first Christmas and New Year in the Ravenna Centenarian (which is remarkably cabin-like and cozy)!  What we missed: old friends, east- and west-coast family gatherings, and that big Christmas ham (for JJM).  What we didn't miss: winter travel, rushed visits, and worries about the Fluffer being all alone (for AJS).  We  did get a samll dose of family - we were treated to a visit from my folks after Christmas which was great.  And they hit a gorgeous great stretch of weather that allowed our new city to really show off.  


Below are a few images that capture our great holiday.

Home made stockings for J, A and the Fluff.  Good stuff was in there - no coal, just cheddar.

Fluffer got a pretty pretty pink princess house - which she loves! (do you see the eyes peering out from within?)

Spicy Bloody Marys...Christmas morning done right...

Our city on a beautiful winter day.

To all...may 2010 (pronounced 'two thousand ten, or twenty ten?  Discuss....) bring you nothing but the best for you and all that you love.  And maybe it may also bring you for a visit to J and A near the 49th parallel?