Xmas: Presents, presents, and more presents

As usual family, friends, and Boo did a really thoughful job in giving Xmas presents again this year. Big present of the year was a Sony camera.

After my last ultra compact camera went kaplow, I was stuck with Patrick's camera for the blog. It takes great pictures, but not the easiest to carry around.

Xmas Eve at Chez Cobb/Smith

Tradition continued with us hosting Christmas Eve. This year Julie did Thanksgiving, and Mom does Christmas Day - so we get to do the Clam Chowder (OK, Julie makes it).

Did a BBQ brisket and a braised brisket, which I think came out well complements of the New Best Recipe Cookbook. We also had fun playing with a remote controlled helicopter from Brookstone. I thought the puppy was going to bust in the first 5 minutes, but it's still going strong.