What's this?

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Presents wrapped and under the tree?


That's right!  I'm way ahead of the game this year.


I thinks it's a combination of emptynesthood and light Christmas decorating, at any rate I'm thrilled to be heading up to Lake Tahoe tomorrow for a long weekend.


 What's on the agenda?

 

Our son and his friend are due to arrive any minute and will be joining us for a weekend of snow boarding and bonding.


This year we are bringing supplies to bake Christmas cookies, Nigella Lawson's Union Square Cafe's Bar Nuts and my Grandmother's famous Doo Dads! 


There's a knock at the door!!!


They're here!


 I'll see you in Tahoe...


XO

 

Comments

Allie said…
Have a lovely, fun-filled, and most of all restful weekend! Your tree is magnificent, the dangling icicles are so beautiful :) -Al
December 15, 2011 at 7:39 PM
Mary Ann Pickett said…
Hooray...your boy is home. Mine came home yesterday. Going to Mammoth tomorrow! Lovely tree.
December 15, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Kathysue said…
Say hi to Christopher and you all have a wonderful time in Tahoe!! xo Kathysue
December 15, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Acquired Objects said…
Your tree is beautiful love the white. Enjoy your long weekend with your family!
December 16, 2011 at 2:57 AM
designchic said…
You're going to have the best time...nothing like kids home for Christmas!! Love the white tree ~
December 16, 2011 at 5:26 AM
helen tilston said…
Hi Terri

Wishing you a wonderful weekend in Tahoe.

I love your organization and decorations. Ok today, I will wrap. No more excuses.
Cheers

xx
December 16, 2011 at 6:03 AM
savvycityfarmer said…
you indeed are a bledded woman, mother and wife ...

have fun bonding and boarding!
December 16, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Hamptontoes said…
How lucky to be so close to Lake Tahoe! I love snowboarding out there. Doesn't Heavenly have some truly magical views? I feel like I'm on top of the world when snowboarding there. Do you board or ski? Merry Christmas.
December 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM
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