While four generations hung out in a small rehab/retirement center room, Dillon kept us entertained.  He decided to roll a car down his back and we quickly made a game of predicting which leg it would come out of.  Okay, kids are cute!  Says the teacher reluctantly.

They have been together for something like 7 years, and this was their first Christmas together.  I’m so glad to have spent time with them and had a blast hunting Gingerbread Martinis on the Riverwalk.  We got close, but were lucky enough to venture over to SOHO Martini Bar… it was amazing and I really look forward to going back!

Getting started early!

Cave wedding, with a glittery, fire dancing reception… loved it!!

*I did not take this picture* but it’s a new favorite and I wanted to share it.  Perhaps it’s a “you had to be there to understand” sort of moment.  Brooke, Brian, and Christa were still over after midnight when December 21st hit.  I had just crawled into bed (WAY past my work night bedtime, might I add) when Evan and the gang rushed in to take a We Survived the Apocalypse picture.  I love these guys!

Since Evan is no longer a student, our gym membership expired.  I’ll need to find some other form of exercise… I should do that… maybe

During this song, a select few students got to twinkle colored flashlights… they were so excited!!

Yummy crispy roasted kale!

Evan’s not an adventurous eater and was eating close to nothing while in China.  I was going for an all American food… bacon seemed fairly appropriate.