This Christmas we were able to go to Wilton and celebrate with two of the three McCormick brothers and Papa McCormick (aka, Dad). Dave, the eldest of the four, and his family couldn't make it so the rest of the clan sent them a video message.
It was really fun to see the family and catch up. Usually the family gatherings are so big that you only get a few minutes here and there to say hello to everyone but this year, it was just the boys, their families, and their Dad.
In this video, I think some of the group was sending another message to the "other" Palo Alto McCormicks :-) (that's Dave and his family) while the other half of the group was in on another convesation.
Hilarious! And in case you couldn't tell, Paula is REALLY excited to become an Aunt - again!
Don't forget to check out the baby's blog to get an update. 81 days until our little one arrives!!
Merry Christmas to ALL!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Loads of Logan Fun
Last weekend we celebrated Christmas early with the Logan clan in San Francisco. What a whirlwind weekend of wonder! The weather was perfect; sunny and crisp. Our bouts of frost subsided and there wasn't a rain cloud in sight.
Sadly the camera didn't make it out of my handbag very often but our new little gadget did.
Here's a recap of our Loads of Logan fun:
Friday -
Last year our friends introduced us to the Smuin Ballet and we loved it so much we decided to see it again. This is the perfect holiday ballet if you are not in the mood to see The Nutcracker. The first half is very traditional with the pretty ballerinas in their tutus but the second half is modern and saucy! Elvis' 'Blue Christmas', 'Santa Baby', and 'Christmas in New Orleans' were a few of the many entertaining songs they performed wearing costumes to match the song. There was some variety from last year's performance and Dad didn't doze off; he tried, but I nudged him a bit - and we left covered in snow flakes! What a festive way to start off the weekend!
Later that evening we strolled though Union Square and watched the ice skaters. Here is a short video of Kari describing the scene. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdcq7sLS22o
Saturday -
After a day of shopping and wine tasting (check out this video from the Press Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUMr3RcWuq8 )we met up with Aunt Wendy, Uncle Mo, Cousin Aron and his lovely bride Chelsea, and our dear friends the Kopeck's for a wonderful dinner at Amarena. As usual, the food and company were perfect! We ended the night back in Mom and Dad's hotel room (the party room) eating loads of See's candy and drinking bottles of wine.
Sunday -
By the end of the weekend we had become regulars at our new favorite breakfast stop; Bread and Cocoa. It's not really a sit down and order at the table place but hey, it's delicious and that's really all that mattered. If you visit, be sure to try the steel cut oatmeal, where they provide a toppings bar for you to customize your oats. Of course, you need to wash down your hearty breakfast with a decadant mint hot cocoa. Heavenly...
After our hearty breakfast and a short walk around Union Square, we packed our bags and headed to the airport. A whirlwind weekend indeed,but definitely fun.
Merry Christmas!!
Sadly the camera didn't make it out of my handbag very often but our new little gadget did.
Here's a recap of our Loads of Logan fun:
Friday -
Last year our friends introduced us to the Smuin Ballet and we loved it so much we decided to see it again. This is the perfect holiday ballet if you are not in the mood to see The Nutcracker. The first half is very traditional with the pretty ballerinas in their tutus but the second half is modern and saucy! Elvis' 'Blue Christmas', 'Santa Baby', and 'Christmas in New Orleans' were a few of the many entertaining songs they performed wearing costumes to match the song. There was some variety from last year's performance and Dad didn't doze off; he tried, but I nudged him a bit - and we left covered in snow flakes! What a festive way to start off the weekend!
Later that evening we strolled though Union Square and watched the ice skaters. Here is a short video of Kari describing the scene. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdcq7sLS22o
Saturday -
After a day of shopping and wine tasting (check out this video from the Press Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUMr3RcWuq8 )we met up with Aunt Wendy, Uncle Mo, Cousin Aron and his lovely bride Chelsea, and our dear friends the Kopeck's for a wonderful dinner at Amarena. As usual, the food and company were perfect! We ended the night back in Mom and Dad's hotel room (the party room) eating loads of See's candy and drinking bottles of wine.
Sunday -
By the end of the weekend we had become regulars at our new favorite breakfast stop; Bread and Cocoa. It's not really a sit down and order at the table place but hey, it's delicious and that's really all that mattered. If you visit, be sure to try the steel cut oatmeal, where they provide a toppings bar for you to customize your oats. Of course, you need to wash down your hearty breakfast with a decadant mint hot cocoa. Heavenly...
After our hearty breakfast and a short walk around Union Square, we packed our bags and headed to the airport. A whirlwind weekend indeed,but definitely fun.
Merry Christmas!!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Mom and Linda's Shopping Spree in San Francisco
Mom and her friend Linda decided to fly to San Francisco for a little retail therapy in San Francisco. With Kevin turning 40 on December 2nd and Mom not seeing the baby bump in several months, we simply had to crash their party to celebrate!
We met for a drink on the 36th floor lounge of their hotel to soak up the beautiful views of the city before heading over to Plouf for a phenomenal dinner. If you have never visited Belden Place, it's a must do in San Francisco, especially on a warm summer evening. The alley is strewn with white lights and little cafes that make you yearn for a trip back to Europe. Clearly it wasn't a warm night given the temperatures were lingering in the low 40's but still loads of fun!
After our hearty meal, we decided to walk off our desserts by visiting areas of Union Square decorated beautifully in holiday decor. It certainly put us in the holiday spirit.
Mom gave us an adorable baby gift, which you'll have to read about on our Baby Blog.
Black Friday
Three years ago we began a tradition with our friends, the Kopeck's, where we meet them in San Francisco for a night out in the city.
This year my camera never surfaced from the depths of my handbag but we can tell you it was fun, as usual. We started the evening at Chez Papa Resto for drinks and dinner. Our friend Mark joined us as well. I think the hit in the cocktail category was the blood orange margaritas. The food, ambiance, and of course, company were perfect! A definite must go back dining experience.
After dinner we headed to the Lava Lounge to meet up with another friend, Rob, for more cocktails. We've been there a couple of times now and the scene is always inviting. Great music, great crowd, and although we haven't tried them yet, the light bites look delicious.
Already looking forward to next year...
Thanksgiving 2009
We've been on the go ever since the holidays hit. Here's a recap so far...
Thanksgiving
We went to Lodi for Thanksgiving to celebrate all we are thankful for (many, many things) with Brian's family. It was wonderful to see everyone and catch up. There was a smaller turnout than usual at Sandy and Nick's home this year - about 25, nonetheless, great fun!
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