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Well, Sienna’s first Christmas is over. It was a wonderful day despite her being sick. We helped her open presents and she put paper and boxes in her mouth. She got lots of toys! We got Yves a bunch of web related books and his favorite chocolates and cologne. They got me a new cutting mat (18×36!), the Everyday Food cookbook, a sewing book, an ice cream maker and a wonderful massage at Ohm. Liz, Sylvain, Eli, Maia and Rozee came over for lunch. We got a cupcake book, 1001 Movies book, chocolates and Yves got a sweater from them. And Sienna got 2 cute shirts! They delivered some presents from Aunt Natalie. She gave Sienna cute Nike booties and a hat and some delicious smoked salmon from Washington and Starbucks coffee. It’s too bad the whole family couldn’t be together but we did a video conference while having dessert. For lunch I made a healthier version of meatloaf and no holds barred macaroni and cheese and broccoli on the side. For dessert I made pecan pie (without corn syrup!) and cookies. Liz also brought panetone, which tasted very fresh (I’ve been having it for breakfast on those ‘Sienna wakes up at 5am days) I won’t write too much because I have a ton of pictures to post!

Sienna’s first official Christmas present!

Presents galore!

My first pecan pie (I can never make the crust look nice!)

Sylvain on video conferencing.

Eli playing with Amelié and Sienna.

cute sisters!

Sienna was cranky so Yves was imitating her. (We had to change her shirt because she got banana all over it!)

being goofy!

Group shot!

A sweet kiss from Auntie Liz!

A series of self portraits!

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Friday we went to Kings Plaza mall to take Sienna to meet Santa. We knew this would be the result. We feel badly now for laughing during all this but we couldn’t help it! She is just too cute and too funny! The photographer told me that someone might have to go over there (because she did not stop crying once!) but I told him that was ok, we didn’t mind having a picture of her crying. It’s part of the memory, right? He must think we’re horrible! But really, that is part of the memory, right? It’s bad enough we are making her sit with this big, bearded stranger! I’m not going to force her to smile a fake smile! There were some priceless looks Sienna gave Santa that I wish the photographer captured, particularly one where she was looking straight at him and crying. She stopped as soon as I took her from him.

She got sick later that night, probably her way of getting back at us. Her nose was stuffy and she was coughing. It’s so heartbreaking to see and you feel so helpless. We took her to the doctor today and got some medicine for her. Hopefully she’ll get better really soon.

Taken while waiting on line, right before the fatal incident. LOL!

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Tuesday night I met up with the members of the band and had dinner at Pearl Oyster bar. Me and Tammy tried to go there in July but we did not want to deal with the hour wait. We made sure it wasn’t going to happen again so we tried to meet up early, between 5:30 and 6. I guess it’s easier to get in during the winter as there were only a few other people waiting to get in when I got there around 5;45. Well, once everyone showed up, the eating began!! Me, Joy and Peter shared a small order of steamers (no picture because it’s too blurry.) Pete and I also each got the clam chowder while Tammy got a ceasar salad. Needless to say I polished off my soup and also helped Tammy with her salad (she asked for help and as a good friend, had to help her!) Joy got the lobster. The rest of us got the infamous lobster roll. It was delicious!! Again Tammy needed help with hers and how can I, as a good friend, let her down? And how can I let good lobster go to waste? Well, I was stuffed by the end of dinner and Pete wasn’t surprised as he quite clearly pointed out everything I ate that night. Thanks Pete! (LOL, love ya!) Here are some pics:

Chowda!

Mama to be and her caesar.

Joy and her lobster

The one, the only Lobster roll!

Another satisfied Pearl customer!

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Monday was the last day of music together for the fall semester and she “graduates” to mixed age class. I had such a fun time going with Sienna and I know she really enjoyed it too. Since she started to crawl, she’s been “visiting” the other babies during class. It’s like she sensed it was the last class and practically made her rounds to several babies!

Visiting Meghan

Visiting Emi

Visiting Salvatore

Visiting the twins, Francesca and Nicholas

She also visited a couple of other babies but I didn’t want to be taking pictures throughout the whole class! Sienna really is too funny. When Michael put out the big drums, he put one right by us but nooo, the one right beside us was not good enough. Sienna had to go to the one all the way over there!

I think I’m going to skip the winter semester and wait for the Spring semester.

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Yes, I am a goofball.

Bowling a strike from Lisa on Vimeo.
Wednesday was the holiday mixer and we went to the Gutter Bar in Williamsburg/Greenpoint. What a real cool place! It’s new but with an old feeling. There were about 8 lanes and the scoring machines are vintage, bought from an old alley in the midwest. The bathrooms are unisex and individual rooms (about 5-impressive for a bar!) with common sink areas. I wouldn’t mind going back again but only during the weeknights as apparently the weekends are a madhouse (according to the bowling guy). And they won’t let you bowl if they think you are drunk. HAHA! Anyway, here are a couple of pics of the alley area. Sorry for the bad pictures but I was already buzzed halfway thru my pint and even accidentally drank Brenda’s beer a couple of times. But I think being buzzed helped with my bowling!

There’s no dial on the tv but buttons for each number. I think we had this same tv when I was younger!

Nuno throws the first ball of the night.

These disco shots were taken by Nuno, sadly no disco bowling shot of Nuno.

Francis did not bowl so no shot of him bowling! Here are the scores.

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Last night I met up with Pete and Joy and had dinner at BLT Burger. I forgot the camera so no photo evidence of the gluttony. I was anxious to try the American Kobe burger (too cheap to try the Japanese version) and sadly was not impressed. I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised since the price was pretty reasonable (that was one of the reasons I decided to try it) but I figured it would just be a smaller patty. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t terrible but just not what I thought it would be. I also got sweet potato fries (I’m into sweet potatoes now!) And was pressured into getting a milkshake. 😉 I got a black and white and usually don’t get something so heavy during dinner but it was a delicious treat. Joy got the lamb burger, which I am totally getting next time, and onion rings that were good. Pete got the classic burger and regular fries and they were good too. I was quite stuffed so did not have room for the Sour Cream Apple Pie I spied on my way to the table.

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Wednesday night was the mixer and {gasp} I did not have a mix! I do plan to make one for November and put it online. Which I actually prefer to do now so I don’t have to use cds and waste paper! The majority of us met up for dinner at Mama’s. It was good! I had the grilled salmon, roasted carrots and beets (sliced thin so they were chip like YUM!) and bok choy. I wasn’t crazy about the bok choy because it was regular bok choy and baby bok choy is so much more tastier. Practically everyone else got the fried chicken and they gave you like 3 huge pieces! The bar we went to was The Back Room. It has a secret entrance and their decor is bordello like and they give you mixed drinks in tea cups and beer in mason jars. It was cute. I was impressed with the bathroom! Three stalls! It was really nice to catch up with everyone

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