right down santa claus lane

did you think i'd forget today's dog? never fear, here is santa's helper, patiently awaiting instructions as to how he can be of assistance begging for a piece of my pizza crust.

and we're also waiting for our girl, who arrives tonight, driven back from new york by mark* with her banjo and bags in tow!

we had a near miss, but christmas can proceed as planned, now that my brother david found the essential ingredient. seriously, it's just not christmas without the traditional almond-filled bread.



























*best dad award, 2011