November 24, 2023

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

We kicked off the morning with peppermint mochas.  We are thoroughly enjoying the perks of Alison working at Starbucks across the street!


Everyone chipped in to cook.  Ben made the turkey (smoked the dark meat and sous vide the white meat, which was a HUGE success) and smoked salmon dip, Alison made the pumpkin pie, Eli made the mashed potatoes and Colin made the green bean casserole.  I made the sweet potato casserole, sourdough bread, a festive punch and brownies (Alison's request for dessert).


We had a great day eating lots of delicious food and playing games.




Maya sure wasn't complaining about the day.


There was some after dinner dancing 😂 and this just shows that Eli is officially taller than Alison.


 

November 6, 2023

Marine Corp Ball

 
This year's Ball was at the Oheka Castle.  It was spectacular and it also made us super cool because Taylor Swift recorded her song 'Blank Space' here.