CHRISTMAS DINNER 2006

Rice vinegar and soy sauce spear ribs, yuzu miso mashed potatoes, baby greens with avocado, cranberries and parma ham (これって 生ハム？？) tossed with apple vinegar. Wine. Strawberries for dessert.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

These boys bring me so much peace and joy.
Wishing you peace and joy in your life, this and every Christmas.

XOXO,
MISS AI

PREPARATIONS

preparations
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Where to put what?
If you've got a clever little sister like me, you can just leave it up to her.

CLEAR SKY

clear skies December 2006
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The clouds cleared and left the sky and her reflection a crisp blue.

STAR

Christmas 2006
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The star of the night, 10-month old Y. Doesn't her back and profile say so much? She was round, smiley, hungry, sleepy, curious, coo-y and gorgeous.

CHRISTMAS 2006

angelgirl
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This year we won't be making it back east for Christmas (;_;).
Sad.
But being in Tokyo during this time has its perks, too. Like cousins' parties, which takes place today. While I type, Ninapod is preparing our dishes. I'm training her to be a better Little Sister. Just kidding!

These are Italian wooden bell ornaments, hand painted with little angels on each, from little K last year. The colors are beautiful. Peek-a-boo, says one.

THREE GENERATIONS

lightgeneration
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Three generations sit behind a lighthouse candle. The candle was a gift in our stockings last year at the McP's house, a different design in each. Santa has very good taste.

PEEK-A-BOO

bearcat
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Says another, a kitten (one imagines) behind the appearing-for-the-fifth-year-in-a-row Christmas Santa Bear. Medium: Magic marker on paper plate, circa 08/2006.I better start helping.