A few pix from Christmas 2003. It was really great to have the Soles clan and Jean to join us this year. Kate and Jean spoiled us with Nigella's sticky toffee pudding and Eric Akis' lemon tarts for dessert...also brought wonderful gingerbread and Starbuck's Christmas Blend coffee...yum...(Richard and I had some gingerbread for breakfast!) Thanks, Derek and Mary, for the wine (Tinhorn Creek Pinot Gris...perfect with turkey) and accessories...and of course, what would Christmas be without the famous crackers! I got the best joke...What would the US be called if everyone had red cars?..."A red carnation"...Dad got the best "surprise"..."a game of jacks" and Richard got the most practical one..."nail clippers"...(I think the cracker makers were in a practical mood this year). And of course, all our hats were equally silly!


Most of us except Mary's hiding and Richard's taking the picture.


Dad with his new professional chef jacket faking it at the stove.


Kate and Jean.


Richard helping in the kitchen.