Peppermint Hot Chocolate and the Double-handled Mug

When I was little, Grandma Colleen and Grandpa Bud wanted a local potter to make a double-handled mug. He died before he could make one. When you were born, they asked our friend, Lynne, to make one. She made two! One for at our house and one for at Grandma and Grandpa's. Guess we'll have to have her make a couple more now for Riley!!!!

Today's picture brought to you by homemade peppermint hot chocolate and a roasted butternut squash - portobello mushroom omelet.

Thanksgiving Day 2012

Today was low key.  Grandpa Bud had to work part of the day so your Dad and I took you and Riley mushroom picking.  It's really too late in the season and we only found three chantrelles but it was a nice walk!  You loved the mud puddles.  Can't say that I blame you.  I still love them, especially on my bike!

PS The blue blob in the center of my chest is Riley in the front-pack!

Crappy cell phone pics cause I forgot my camera...but you get the idea!

Helping Make Oatmeal Muffins

Starbucks with Auntie Medina

You, your brother and I met Medina at a Starbucks in Portland this afternoon.  She's not feeling well and is pretty sick.  I took this picture of the two of you with her cell phone and this is what she posted on Facebook.  Thought I'd share it here with you.  Love you both!!!