Saturday, January 17, 2009

A Latke Love

When our dear friends Ben and Lauren invited us over for a Latke Party, we couldn't resist! Friends AND fried food?? Count us in! Above, Ben realizes that the degree of difficulty involved in making sweet potato latkes is significantly increased once toddlers are involved.

It was a well-run operation I must say, and the latkes turned out dee-lish.

After dinner, Ben entertained the children (and blew the adults' minds) with the magic of the iPhone.

Loretta plays the Ocarina.

Friday, January 16, 2009

O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree

We have a tradition now of going out to fell our very own Christmas tree.
The hunt is on for the perfect tree...

This looks like a good specimen.
The tree has no chance against such a nimble team.

Timbaaah!!

Voila! Instant Christmas memories! (and floor needles)

Middle-Aged Mama!

In November, I turned the big 4-0! Luckily, it passed with more frolic than panic.

At home, everyone spoiled me rotten and made a big fuss over me.

Then I got to spend the weekend with my sibs in the Big Apple. It was one of the most fun weekends of my whole life.

We really crammed a lot of fun into three days, but I think Patricia's Facebook status update captured it best.

singleladiesbrasthaiUCBrumbroadwayfossepianobarsistertalk.

Stoopendous Stoop Sale Why yes, we did have a stoop sale in mid-November...what's your point? My neighbor Royce and I hauled all our junk, er, treasures outside on a cold Saturday morning. We cranked the Beastie Boys, honed our haggling skills, and then counted our loot!

Grandma (and Thanksgiving) Come To DC!

Happily, Grandma came to visit the many Pfeiffers now living in Washington, DC. Above she was showing us some beautiful photos from her recent trip to Russia.

Although the weather was brisk, we managed to get out for a hike in Rock Creek Park. Uncle Kurt gives young Henry a ride.

Here's Grandma climbing up a hill and working up an appetite for our big Thanksgiving dinner.
Separated At Birth?




Loretta Lou's Do
Some people (like Glenda) REALLY know how to fix Loretta's hair...

Others improvise...

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Learning The ABC's With Papa
Sightseeing In DC After The Obama Victory

Well, we had to head to the Lincoln Memorial after the election. It just felt right. Todd and Henry enjoying some PB&J's while Loretta naps on the ground behind them.







On the way home we stopped by the Navy Memorial. I hope kissing random sailors doesn't become a habit with Loretta.