January 3, 2009 by Jen.

Here’s a recap of major happenings from 2008:

January:
We start out the new year at Laurie Gauthier’s house & birthday party.
Jason settles in to his new home office
Lots of games and Rock Band with Alban

February:
Farm Trip with the Howes
More games and Rock Band

March:
Jason has a business trip to Chicago
Jen and Alban direct Senior Class Play
Jen goes on Scandinavia Tour

April:
Spring! Cherry Blossoms!
Jason’s birthday bash
RockBand Endless Set List is conquered

May:
Covenant Drama Home Show
Jen goes on Senior Class Trip to Myrtle Beach
Graduation
More games and bowling

June:
Jen and Jason visit Paul and Alita in Ireland for wedding anniversary
Savannah Michelle Herr is born

July:
Jen runs a 5K with Robby and Meredith, then says goodbye as they sadly move away
Jen relaxes on couch working on photo project while Jason works diligently in home office
Jason and Jen hang with Evan and Jenny in DC

August:
Ocean City beach trip with Emily
Jen goes back to work

September:
Work, work, work + a fun day with the Howes in DC

October:
Justin and Katie visit, Megan visits

November:
Alita visits
Yummy Thanksgiving with the Howes

December:
Whirlwind Christmas season
Fun adventures with the Howes
Katie and Justin visit

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January 3, 2009 by Jen.

For Christmas Dinner, Evan and Jason put together an amazing gourmet menu of delectable dishes, and then we all created different portions of the meal.

Course One:
Butternut squash soup with cilantro garnish by Ted
Arugula, Red and green leaf lettuce salad with walnuts, fresh raspberries, feta cheese, fuji apples, and pomegranates, complete with blueberry pomegranate dressing by Jen (with help from Jenny and Alban)
Celadon Idol (drink): lime, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and Pellegrino flavored with cucumber and mint by Jen

Course Two (a):
Four cheese (special cheese) lasagne by Evan and Jenny
Asparagus with leek, salt, pepper, and olive oil dressing by Evan and Jason
Fresh, roasted carrots by Evan and Jason
New Potatoes (idea by Jenny) created by Ted

Course Two (b): Same as above with one major difference: Fresh poached salmon with an herb and caper vinaigrette by Evan and Jason

Course Three: Hot fudge chocolate cake with raspberry drizzle by Beth
Ginger ice cream with mint garnish by Alban

Course Four: Cheese platter

Grapes, crackers, and breads complete with several different kinds of cheeses for reflection and discussion.
English Stilton
Gorgonzola
Apricot Stilton
Cranberry Stilton
Gruyere
Irish Cheddar
Brie

Thanks to everyone, but especially to Evan and Jason for their inspiration, for the most delicious meal of the entire year!

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January 3, 2009 by Jen.

Even though we stayed home this holiday season, we were still able to visit with many loved ones over the last few weeks. Here are some photos of our good times.

Some pretty cool people.

Adam’s Birthday Party

Alban’s Photo Shoot

Black Rock Hike

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