Christmas isn't complete without outfits

We tried to get "the girls," Sassy and Alley, in the Christmas Spirit while decorating this season. Sassy, the older and generally more grouchy dog, really came to life and began dancing around when we placed a Santa hat upon her head. Alley, the younger and typically happier dog, acted as if having a hat placed upon her head was more painful than experiencing a visit from The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.


The real Santa's Little Helper: Sassy is just as jolly as any elf in Santa's workshop and far more cheerful than that dog from "The Simpsons."


The real Grinch: Alley is having a major tantrum about being forced to wear a Santa hat.

10 years of thankfulness

Jeff and Dawn on their wedding day October 28, 2000.

Jeff and I celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary in October. We celebrated this milestone by traveling to Napa Valley. We toured wineries, tasted tons of delicious wine, and had a wonderful time. Here are a few photos:


Jeff and Dawn at Michael Chiarello's Bottega in Napa Valley in October 2010. This is the best restaurant EVER.


A special anniversary dessert.


We had a delicious and elegant anniversary dinner on The Wine Train.


I wish this was my basement.


The wine-tasting process.


The wine-making process.


The Robert Mondavi winery is picture-perfect.


Vines and vines of wine.


Before you can make wine, you must grow grapes.


Wine highway in Napa Valley.