A Holly Jolly Friendmas...

We've been having our annual friend seasonal dinner for years now.  While some of the faces change and the location may be different, it's always good to dress up a bit (bow tie!) and spend some quality time with my buds. The only bummer was Garrett not being able to attend after their sitter fell through.  Good friends, Good food and good times.

By The Power of Greatest Sweater Ever...

...Needless to say I, or rather my shirt, was the talk of Scott & Jenn's annual Ugly Sweater Party.  Best internet discovery of the year!

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Baby, It's Cold Outside...

Mit and Mo have found a new favorite napping spot this Winter...  

Plopped right in front of that glorious bedroom heater. 

Who doesn't love toasty toes!

Uncle Casey Watch: December...

 It's been a December full of fun tree trimming, cookie making and craft making.  (And the month isn't even over yet!)  Having a blast spending more quality time with my girlies.

Parent's Tree...

I know places of business that don't have this nice, plush or elaborate of a tree.

My parent's evergreen always turns out stunning!

Shila's Tree...

Shila put me to work on her festive red, green and white tree.  We had a few frustrations like missing red Christmas lights, followed by a trip to Target 15 minutes before closing,  finally getting home only to have newly purchased lights not work, wrapped up by no ornament hooks). I must say all the headaches and late start (midnight), the effort was worth it, the tree turned out lovely in my book!

Life of Pine...

I've decorated dozens and dozens of trees over the years, 

So to get in the festive mood, 

why not take a look back at my own HisTree of Pine, 

all the way back to 1999.