smiles
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Telfer and I have enjoyed Cate on her first Christmas. She is so smiley and so sweet…love to you all. We hope your Christmas Day is memorable and celebratory!

cate sleeping 2
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For those of you concerned that Cate's hair follicles aren't being properly aired, here is proof that she is occasionally without a hat.

second tree!
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And there's lots happening at our house…well, not a lot, but just enough to be fun. 

As of last night, we are now on our second Christmas tree of the season…our first tree was literally dead. Yes, we watered it. Telfer was a little embarrassed to be seen in the neighborhood wrestling a second tree into the house but it is so worth it. And regardless, we like the second one even better!

henry loves elizabeth
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Elizabeth came for the weekend. After a looong drive down from the Bay area (I-5 was closed due to weather and then she got stuck in LA traffic, yes, it's as bad as they say), we had such a jolly time baking, walking, drinking coffee, watching Little Women and Elf, and all the other things sisters do together. I love her.

yulekage bread
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As one component of our baking extravaganza, I attempted my mom's yulekage recipe, one part of our family's traditional Norwegian Christmas breakfast. Last year my attempt failed spectacularly, but this year! Success! So good. I sent a loaf home to my parent's house with Elizabeth…we'll see what my mom thinks.

first visit with santa
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The party featured Santa Claus but Cate didn’t seem really impressed this year. Maybe next year we can get the classic screaming in the arms of Santa Claus picture. One can only hope…

elfin cate
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We attended Telfer’s Anesthesia Christmas party on Saturday night. This outfit was deemed “a little too much” by her parents. Good call.