...and so does my mom's dog Cola.

My brother's youngest baby Roan has modeling talent.

Some hats were more flattering on him than others.

My brother tried on some of my dad's military hats.

She had her first piece of cake (and was for the first time a victim of cake thieving).

Cloe's first birthday cake (applesauce cake with white frosting).

On Christmas Day my dad got sick and we went to the hospital.

Cantlon-Zamudio night out at the Star Plaza.

More thumbs-up.

"Thumbs-up" is a theme this Christmas.

My mom's tree: pink and white lights with a snowman theme.

...with my dad, Brad, and Cloe.

Driving home from New York to Chicago.

Totally tame work holiday party (next year I'll suggest truth or dare).

What my dad eats (all white foods).

Our little tannenbaum with red globe lights and little whit ones.

Cloe meets Santa for the first time.

Gave a talk at Columbia which included several embarrassing moments (as usual).

Made it to New York City, dirty but enthusiastic.

Taking the train to New York City

Christmas pajamas

Peppermint meringues for the holiday party.

A Christmas Carol at the Geva Theater with my dad.

We got our Christmas Tree: a sweet little. 5-foot Fraisure Fir.