Giving thanks

Lots to give thanks for this year, and that means you should eat more. More stuffed mushrooms? Yes, please.

Celebratory drinks provided by the firm, which was also thankful I passed

Then I went to a one year old's birthday party, which was remarkably just like the baby shower I attended for her a year ago, only now she's out and crawling around. And there were men around.

Catie, looking strangely casual. A bit jaunty, even.

Then off into the Santa Cruz mountains to chop down a Christmas tree.