This year we're spending Christmas in Seattle. We've had our tree up since Thanksgiving and there are actually a few presents under the tree. I made an apple pie today when I got home and then we watched the SMU-Nevada bowl game in Hawaii. While the game was on, I made green bean casserole and mashed potatoes to go with our honey baked ham and Franz rolls. All the food was really good.

We also talked to our parents on the phone. Mine called us back after they opened their presents and were very happy with them. I got them a few souvenirs from Australia, including a Sydney calendar, a Sydney magnet, and a small wooden painted kangaroo. We also got them some mint Frango and probably one of the best gifts I've ever given anyone: a personalized picture frame with a picture of our cat Sassy in it.

We also went to look at lights at Candy Cane Lane in the neighborhood of Ravenna. After that we went back home and watched a Charlie Brown Christmas and ate a few pieces of my apple pie. I'm looking forward to opening our presents tomorrow morning.