In between the big celebrations were little ones. After Christmas Eve with the family, I went over to Terri’s. Elaine, Terri, Steve, Jim, Nancy:
Tuesday: Boxing Day with Elaine at Mojo’s Local Tap & Kitchen.
Wednesday: lunch at Frank Fat’s
with Thais, Lenin and family. Jeff, Leah and Lauren joined us also.
Wednesday evening: Terri’s 70th birthday party. Terri, granddaughter Robin, Steve, Brett and daughter Sara:
On Thursday, lunch at Linda’s with Ade and Kathy:
Everyone came over for brunch which was perfect because I got to try out a new waffle maker and recipes for yeasted waffles. Ham and Swiss with sour cream/mustard and orange-zested basic waffles with butter and maple syrup. Grandma was devilish this year with Carson and Avery’s gifts. Both were gift cards which required some creative packaging. Carson received a handmade felt cube filled with large dried lima beans. The letters and words on the outside formed two puzzles to solve.
I hid Avery’s gift card inside a large (heavy) box of walnuts.
And that’s where my picture-taking began and ended.
At Leah (Lenin’s sister) and Jeff’s. Jeff made a perfect prime rib roast via sous vide, smoking and searing, in that order.
Rita (Lenin’s mother) and Lino:
All the cousins. Leo, Jeffery, Lauren, Carson, Sophia, Brooklyn, Cameron, Cameron, Avery, Christian:
Sophia, me, Lauren, Brooklyn, Cameron, Cameron, Thais, Holly, Leah, Rita:
The parking lot is just off the Garden Highway and it ‘s bit of a walk down the ramp toward the river and the roof of the restaurant, then down the stairs to water level.
Kathie and I had a great lunch at Alamar Marina this afternoon. The food was excellent.
at St Ignatius. I went to the 9:30 dress rehearsal, much less crowded than the evening performance. Carson/2nd grade with 8th grade buddies:
The Christmas story:
Avery/6th grade with 1st grade buddies:
Saturday December 9. Brenda rode in San Mateo:
Monday December 11. Dani and Kathy:
Tuesday December 12. Brenda, Laurie, Rachel:
Sunday December 17. My bike and Terri’s at the entrance to Discovery Park. Steelhead Creek in the background.
Oh this is bad. Maria and I met in Auburn at Jane’s Cafe for brunch and had a great visit. I ordered The Mess – so beautiful, plentiful, and delicious – so worthy of a picture.
But I forgot to take a picture of us. Eye roll.
We had 9 bike riders this year. It was a 7 mile ride that started at 7 pm. We met at “the Feet” – a public art installation in Natomas Community Park. N Natomas neighborhoods have LOTS of holiday lights but none is better than Rockmont. So popular, streets organized by residents for easier flow, many pedestrians, many cars. Best navigated on a bike. Rachel, Lennore, Minka, Elaine, me, Lori, Brenda, Julisa. Picture taken by Minerva.
At this particular location in a cul-de-sac, there is a huge tree in the center, and a barrel for food donations. Tonight neighbors had a fire going and free hot chocolate for passersby. A big shout-out to Brenda who is great at rallying people for these rides. And she has a selfie stick …
and she takes pictures while she’s pedaling. This picture is a bit blurry but gives you an idea of one long section of Northborough Dr – MANY hoops of lights on the sidewalk.
Jibe invited all the SABA mechanics and intake personnel to a get-together at
Excellent appetizers and many choices of beer. Anya from Jibe:
Mechanics and plus ones, Mellissa from Jibe in green sweater:
Winter is a bit of a break. Bike Doc returns to N Natomas in March. Fun evening. Thank you Jibe.
Beautiful house in midtown.
A fundraiser for SABA.
Brief presentations by Phoebe Ward Waller and Kendra Ramsay, Executive Director of CalBike.
The appeal by SABA board member Sue Teranishi. Break out your debit cards folks!
Fun party! Beautiful Christmas tree.
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