a Palbicki Christmas (and other odd things)

Her future is so bright...

Jake had a 3 day weekend with us but it went by in a blink. Friday night we had dinner with our new friends, Tim, Amber and little Katie (2), who we met at Bloom. They live just three blocks away from us in an adorable carriage house, adjacent to Tim's parents' house. The little girls played, we met Sondra their student from Rwanda, enjoyed chicken parm, and just got to know them.

Say diamond!

Aunt Jill, who is best known to Nori for 3 things : yums yums, marching, and goofball, came by to visit on Saturday. My daughter let Jill tickle her pits, just like old days when she used to do it to me (last year)

Good dog

Then we celebrated Christmas with my family. It was so joyful to see Nori's excitement and watch her spin and dance while we played Rock Band. She makes life so wonderful! We ate too much sushi, steak, and pie but oh well, it was fun!

In case you wonder what 8- year-olds like, Ed Hardy and Project Runway

Casey and his new gf, Jaimie ( we like her!)

Nana & Papa pose

For me?

The kick is back

She played on EASY

Uncle Joe sleeps like a princess

Buster gets his feet washed (he's not doing so hot)