Dragon Con

Kevin and I went to Dragon Con for the first time today. I knew it was a big deal, but I didn't really know.

It's huge. Like five hotels and two convention centers huge.

This is the lobby of the Marriott Marquis. 

It's where they filmed part of the Hunger Games. It was used as the Tribute Center.

We saw so many puppets and people in costume.

There was a gaming center for Magic and Dungeons & Dragons and board games and computer games and console games.

The local Star Wars cosplay group brought part of the Death Star with them.

I bought stickers!

We only went for one day, but the convention lasts from Thursday to Monday. I'm not sure how anyone has the energy for more than one day of Dragon Con, especially considering that there are basically events around the clock.

In which we take Nana and Grandpa to Dave & Busters

Dangerous Waters Island Punch

Vodoo Chicken Pasta

Selfie with Justin Otter #1 and #2

The Ohio Fam

We flew to Cleveland for a weekend family reunion and graduation party.

Grandpa and Lex played Chess

Kevin, Ella and I played Uno Stacko

We played some poker and black jack

Great Grandpa Peter with Lex and Connor

Zoey had a lovely coffee shop party to celebrate her graduation

Her signature drink was delicious

Congrats Zoey!

Settlers of Catan

Last night the four of us played Catan.

The game night wine and snacks are very important. 

We had dark chocolate sea salt caramels, as well as dark chocolate covered mangos.

For the record, Connor won.

Homeschool Today: US Geography

Exploding Kittens - Cats Playing Craps

Kevin bought me a wonderful new puzzle for Christmas.

Seeing this puzzle sitting on the table inspired Connor to play some Exploding Kittens with Kevin and me. 

I lost.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Look! Santa Came! And he brought gifts for both Christmas and Boxing Day!

Cherry Danishes and Chocolate Filled Croissants

Santa brought us a gift pack of tickets to the opening match of the Atlanta United Season in February, along with some fantastic ornaments for the tree.

I love making Yule Log cakes. They are so fantastic. 

I made two beef wellingtons this year. One regular one, and one without ham.

The scoring on the bread says "No Ham" so that I wouldn't mix them up.

We had four friends join us for Christmas dinner, so there were 8 of us around the table.

We had beef wellington with red wine au jus, parsley potatoes, baked carrots, roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato casserole, and sourdough bread. We had coconut cream cake and the Yule Log cake for dessert.

After dinner and dessert, we played a few rounds of Exploding Kittens.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

The Games We Play

We like to play games.

Ping Pong

Dragonmaster

Dominion

Settlers of Catan

A Weekend in Chicago

I went to Chicago this past weekend to spend some time with my mother and my brother, and to attend Isha's bridal shower!

Groom - Mother of the Groom - Mother of the Bride - Bride

Mothers & Daughters

Me & My Mother & My Brother

Bridal Shower Theme: Bridgerton

We played games, like making wedding dresses out of party streamers.

Don't: Blink

Do: Eat Tacos

The Bridal Shower was Beautiful!

Congratulations Kevin & Isha!