katietracy.: Holidaisies

This may be somewhat belated, but since there has been so much material to cover as of late, I've decided to add this to the mix even though its release is somewhat delayed. We'll make this less wordy than posts have been of late, unless of course you're assuming that pictures speak a thousand words, in which case, this post will be the most wordy this blog has ever seen. Interpret this as you will.

This has been one of the better holiday seasons in quite some time, which I credit almost entirely to the fact that I was not working at my former place of employment for the first time in FIVE YEARS. Five Christmases, Five Thanksgivings, Five New Years. It has been the most psychologically refreshing change in my life, honestly, and I don't know why I didn't do this sooner...? (Yes I do: It's because I'm usually broke). So here's a review:

The Tracy house was decorated for the occasion: Thanksgiving 2009

Two long tables in the living room--28 guests to fellowship together!

Pie credit goes to yours truly on these three--although I think there were close to 11 pies total once we were ready to eat. No such thing as too much pie?

Pumpkin pie and eggnog. Holiday treats.

Christmas open mic at Second Wind.

The "F-Dubs" and I went ice skating at the outdoor rink in downtown Tulsa. Giant Christmas tree behind us! From L to R, Anna (Tracy), Rachel (Knorr), Me, Kali (Knorr).

Christmas Eve blizzard off our back porch. You can see the snow swirling in the light from the porch lamp. It was like that in the sky everywhere. Much like the below picture.

Same porch. More visible snow in your face.

Christmas Morning--didn't have to dream of a White Christmas this year.

Christmas Dinner--what a feast!

Christmas Apple Crisp--another TK creation. What can I say, I'm basically Rachael Ray.

Christmas porch shot; classic.

Stockings hung by the chimney with care.

Me & Mama.

At first dad and Anna were making pterodactyl poses. Then the family made an attempt to take an artistic picture. I might make more sense to you now. Love them.

The fam.

Cakes from our MLK Day party. Funfetti frosting for celebration--chocolate and vanilla marble swirl cake for black and whites coexisting and loving each other.