battle of the bands

We went to a battle of the bands with Laura and Dan, at Studio 7 in downtown Seattle. There were a few good bands...but overall most were too loud (mostly grunt rock), had no imagination and some were a little scary (greasy, 40 yr old man danging around with a mic). And with the hard rock bands there was this group of boys in front that would start moshing...which looked like about 20 kids in a fight (Teresa was not amused!) We did have a good time though - it was generally amusing.

country village

On our way to gospel meeting every Sunday, we pass this shopping area with a big rooster out front and we always wish we had time to stop by....so on Friday we dragged Jim, Kathy and Dan with us to check out the different shops. There are art galleries, toy shops, cafes, antique shops, clothing...all in these older looking buildings connected with boardwalks and there are several converted train cars as shops. Scattered about there are ponds (with lots of ducks) and fountains. It was fun wandering about!

turkey day

we had our first host job for turkey day - Jeff made most of the food while Teresa supervised (and stressed out). :) Mama K. made several pies: blueberry, acorn squash, sweet potato and apple; and her famous rolls. Dan brought the canned goods. And papa J. brought cinnamon rolls for the next morning.

Here is the spread: we got to use a lot of dishes we'd never used yet...

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jeff's flowers

scrabble...

on Sunday we stopped at Joe and Jasmine's and played rook. then Jeff and I played scrabble. it seems that when we think, we must hold our heads on.

gingerbread cookies

Jeff and I made gingerbread cookies this past Sunday and yesterday we frosted them. It is something that I grew up doing this time of year. My mom and I would get out the millions of cookie-cutters that she had accumulated over the years and make cookies to send to all the family. We weren't so ambitious this year, we will eat them all ourselves (which I guess is actually pretty ambitious)....unless people come visit... :)

last night's dinner

I thought this dinner deserved recognition it was so beautiful (and good to eat). Jeff made tuna cooked in white wine and garlic, butternut squash and asparagus. Yum :)