church Christmas parties
quizzical looks at Santa
being silly with coworkers
girls in red velvet
being with family
violin at the mall
caroling at a nursing home
spreading holiday cheer
playing the piano
Although we didn't see him until we left the building and headed for the parking lot, Scrooge was definitely in the house.
I don't know what I like more, the costume, or the look on that woman's face.
Ghost of Christmas past.
Tried roasted chestnuts. Pretty good--tasted more like potatoes to me. Once again, it's a toss-up: this guy's face or the roasted chestnuts.
One of these things is not like the others...
At one point I decided the name of the game was take as many pictures with as many characters as possible. Not as easy as you might think. This is, by the way, a pose.
As if there was any doubt, this is also a pose.
Freakin Awesome. The mask and the people in the mirror.
A coyote keeping us company on the trail:
Hiking out the next day:
On our way down to the water:
The hot sun was hitting the water--I could've sworn I was in Mexico...until my toes touched.
my favorite shot of the week: i could look at this forever.
bowling, gold rush style.
not funny.
oh, how we love baby eve.
riding shotgun in a horsedrawn carriage: LOVED it.
my punk rocker. everyone humored the crazy aunt from california. 
no matter how many wrinkles or gray hairs i get, 
spent a few days camping on the sonoma coast with my friend shannon. beautiful views, easy hikes, a couple of warm days, fun neighbors. cant wait to do it again soon.
Can't think of anyone I'd rather play frisbee with. 
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