Being progressive is Fulfilling! - Parts 1 and 2

Oh, the food. Oh, the fun! Oh, oh, oh!!!! Let's just say, it was YUMMY!!!

So, we started with the Appetizers at Larry and Vanita's. mmm mmmm!!! Have I mentioned that appetizers are my weakness??? Now you know EVERYTHING about me!

Doesn't this look DELICIOUS? I'm getting hungry now!!!

Here are some shots from Larry and Vanita's house:

*yes, I know they're randomly placed in there... I can't seem to get them lined up right. I'm over it. Are you??? :)

But wait. There's more!!! Just like a free gift on an infomercial! The Salad!!!

See? Salad?

Brian and Stacy were gracious enough to have us to their house for the salad portion of the meal. Here are some random shots from the Salad phase of our evening:

The main course and dessert will follow soon...

I know, I know... the suspense is KILLING YOU!!! Soon, people, soon!!!

Getting to Know You - Christmas-style - Cara

So, I'm going to shake it up a bit, and do a Christmas-themed "interview." Do you think it's stretching it a bit to call this an interview?

Well, anyhoo...

This is Cara. I have known Cara practically since she was born. And maybe BECAUSE I have so many stories on her, I'm refraining from any comments. Or maybe it's because she has so much on me!!! Whichever...

Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both

Real tree or Artificial? (2) Artificial

When do you put up the tree? earliest convenience (this year the Saturday before Thanksgiving)

Do you like eggnog? no way

Favorite gift received as a child? 10 speed bike

Hardest person to buy for? grandparents

Easiest person to buy for? Brooklin

Do you have a nativity scene? yes

Mail or email Christmas cards? Both

Worst Christmas gift you ever received? a red sweatshirt that had large hand-painted pink roses on it that were outlined in glitter

Favorite Christmas Movie? White Christmas

When do you start shopping? as soon as I see something on sale (this year, March) --- and I'm still not done! : .

Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? yep

Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Mom's fudge and a variety of appetizers

Lights on the tree? Colored on Family Room tree, White on Front Room tree

Favorite Christmas song? Sleigh Ride

Travel at Christmas or stay home? home (go to Mom's)

Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixin, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen

Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel

Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? 1 present Christmas Eve, the rest in the morning

Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Cranky shoppers

Favorite ornament theme or color? gold

Favorite Christmas dinner? Ham, a little bit of this, and a little bit of that followed by pie and cookies, and then there's the chocolate fountain . . .
What do you want for Christmas this year? Peace on Earth and good will to man . . . or jewelry . . .