They're finally sort of getting along.
Gotta enjoy the sun when you can get it this time of year.
We found a delightful deep dish pizza place nearby.
Lots of arts and craft fairs this time of year. This one is in a neat old school building that is used as a community center now.
One of the old class photos on the wall in the school building. These people would be in their 80s now.
One of the old danger playgrounds.
Celebrating late. Kids get sick at least once a month this time of year.
Dads get the school tree sale up and running early every December.
Dad's birthday present showed up. Who knows what it could be?
Fresh haircut before the birthday
When our friends show up from elsewhere we often bring them to one place.
Late in the soccer tournament.
Holiday party at Rail
German car design language
Proof of life selfie at the vintage BMW mechanic
The kids' middle school has an extremely competent band program
Crossing the pass and having a nice time.
Whole family in one place happens once in a while now.
When the wrong person gets a hold of your phone.
Took the kids to an old filling station that becomes a holiday fun time establishment.
Making sure the patrons get enough Taylor Swift
The big kids are out some weekends so Huey gets fish sticks and mom can cook adult food.
AI can help make white, republican, American Jesus, just like in the good book.
Tour guide at work
Getting invited to Hanukkah parties.
2/3 of the cats like grandma
Left town well-before the sun came up.
Kids' first time skiing. Put them in ski school at Crystal Mountain
The snow wasn't great but the main paths seemed to be in working order. A lot was closed off but it also wasn't crowded at all.
The kids basically had private lessons with 2 or 3 kids per class.
The snow was a bit better up high in some parts.
More relatives showed up. The furry one was regarded with much suspicion.
Picking up more deep dish.
Meat handling
Getting a fresh cut from Hugo at Hugo's Barber Shop.
This cat hangs around north of 80th and west of Roosevelt. He loves meeting people on walks.
Cousin time down at the Childrens' park in Central.
We had to move the Solstice party to the day after Christmas due to widespread family sickness.
Visiting the Seattle Art Museum.
Ravenna Ravine from the pedestrian only bridge
Yeah, bugs are pretty neat.
Dinner at Capitol Hill after enjoying cartoon happy hour at Central Cinema.
Seattle Science Center has aged well, mostly.
Lots of fun for kids of all ages.
There was a big cloud over downtown so we couldn't see any Space Needle fireworks.
No matter. The neighborhood provides.
