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We had a great week traveling along the "Christmas Triangle" as I called it: We went from Nashville to Peoria, to Louisville, and back to Nashville. We got to spend time with both of our families (most importantly little Drew - who I basically didn't put down for 3 days straight...). It snowed in every city we went to and then we came back to Nashville on the 25th to a white Christmas too. We unpacked and cooked an Italian Christmas day dinner, and relaxed on the couch. Now it's back to work and the routine, though I always feel ready for that after a vacation. January always seems a slower month, when we're holed up inside because of of early sunsets and snowy weather, but I sort of look forward to a slower pace and catching up on projects and books and conversation.

Christmastime is Here

Festivities

"A Christmas Story" themed party (Ralphie and a leg lamp)

The first Nashville snow!

Our first Christmas tree :-)

Thanksgiving

We had over 40 people to our house for Thanksgiving Day this year. Thankfully the weather was warm and the rain held off, so we were able to use the deck and the porch and gain a little space for everyone! Mark smoked a turkey on the grill and everyone brought a side and there was plenty to go around. Both Mark and my parents came to Nashville, along with friends and neighbors, making it a big crowd, but really a fun day.

Carving the turkey and ham

Good times and good conversation on the deck

Billy - "The Mayor" of 17th Street

Family from Bowling Green that came to join us

Friend from the Congo that came to join us