Jake and Emily's 27th Birthday!

This year, Jake and Emily picked the Old Spaghetti Factory for their birthday celebration, a very good choice and which has nothing to do with the fact that Mizithra Browned Butter Spaghetti is dee-lish! :)

HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY Jake and Emily!!!

Happy Holidays 2012

Emily's pre-birthday celebration

...Emily and friends at Bossanova in Alton.

Historic St. Charles

Every year Mark and I look forward to visiting St. Charles at Christmastime. Strolling along Main Street with its sparkling lights, decorated storefronts, and street characters straight out of Charles Dickens Christmas Carol never fails to bring the Christmas spirit to life. It's a fun night for young and old alike and hopefully a tradition we'll enjoy again and again!