Out of the Blue

Playing live 1 by Corinne S.

Saturday was my dad's birthday. We took him and Mimi to brunch at Portage Bay Cafe and then went to the U District Farmer's Market, even though the weather was pretty terrible.

Later that day we went to the West Seattle Unitarian Fellowship's pledge dinner because my father-in-law's new blues band Out of the Blue was playing at the event. The music was good. We snuck out after dinner since we aren't members of the congregation and thus weren't planning an annual pledge.

Creativity

TJ makes a bike jersey by gabesnider

My brother is very creative in a different way from me. He reminds me of my mom sometimes. He can sew amazing things, including hats, custom messenger bags, gators, and now this bike jersey. He's gotten into sewing things out of reclaimed clothes.

This bike jersey is made of two sweaters from a used clothing store and the hat is made from a pair of men's trousers. Of course, beggars can't be choosers when it comes to reclaimed fabrics, but apparently TJ's motto is "Ugly is the New Black." :-)

Cutie pie

So happy with her grandma by Corinne S.

The Saturday before Christmas was when we celebrated with the Sherry family. My parents in-law hosted and made the traditional Sherry Christmas curry, which was delicious (we've been snacking on it since then). The kids were cute as always, so they dominate the pictures.

Christmas night

Velvet ears by Corinne S.

We spent Christmas morning at Mimi's house enjoying my dad's famous homemade cinnamon rolls along with Mimi's special scrambled eggs and many yummy meats. Benjamin's parents joined us, too. It was delicious and relaxing, even though I did get only about 4 hours sleep Xmas Eve night. I didn't take any photos at breakfast.

In the afternoon and evening of Christmas day we were at home this year hosting my mom, step-dad, and grandma (as well as four small dogs including Maple and the neighbor dog who stopped by for a while). More pictures from this Christmas.

Christmas past

Maple looking attentive by Corinne S.

I've been crappy about blogging lately, but I am catching up on my photo posting. This is one of the pictures I posted fom Christmas 2006.

Visiting Vashon

Maple keeps Benjamin company while he naps by Corinne S.

Last weekend Benjamin and I went to Vashon to celebrate Mimi's birthday and see how the house is coming along (they're preparing it for sale). The house looks good, but the water main broke Saturday morning so it was a rough day for my dad. Before dinner, Benjamin took a nap on the couch and Maple was nice enough to keep him warm. ;-)

Dad-in-law's birthday

Zane with Daddy by Corinne S.

Today was my father-in-law's birthday and we celebrated by having brunch at my sister-in-law's house. I took a lot of photos today since the kids and I were having fun with it.

I've been playing around with the beta of Photoshop CS3 and Bridge CS3 with the Camera Raw beta. Overall, it's an improved experience and I'm really enjoying it. I have a few nitpicks, but nothing major. I guess the biggest thing is that they still don't have any presets for multi-mon. I'll have more photos from today later, but you can more photos from today on Flickr.