Holiday Recap: Gardenland Express at MoBot

I still miss the madness that was the Buhl Miniature Railroad of my childhood, but Missouri Botanical Garden's Gardenland Express is fun (and the line to get in is certainly shorter).

Holiday Recap: But What About the Cats?

Yes, the cats loved the attention of having us around the house all day, and Rudy forgave us immediately for staying out all night Christmas Eve.



The tree has stayed upright so far, and only a couple of ornaments have mysteriously fallen off.



I'm going back to lounge on the sofa, now, if Pammy will let me have my seat back.

Holiday Recap: Baking

I was a lazy baker this year, but JD did coerce me into stealing the secrets of The Little Bears from Mom while she was here.



I still rolled them too thin.



Mom's a rough baker to work for. The results were pretty addictive, though.

Holiday Recap: Grocery Shopping

So when you know other people are going to have all the traditional Christmas foods covered, why not have a little fun with your groceries?

Holiday Recap: Christmas Eve

Normal fire. Then accelerated. I can't tell you how many times this cycle repeated.



Sometimes, it's okay to not get too close when you're taking pics. Especially if you show up in the country wearing city shoes. (Yes, of course I had hiking boots in the car, but that's not the point. Also, I probably would have been down there with them if my mom hadn't been visiting. She likes to think I grew up.)

Walking Around SLU

Sleeping Around Clayton

I love JD's business trips, even when we don't leave town.

Walking Around Soha

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Spider pillow made by Katatomic Labs...