year in review. from, piri

 piri said he wanted to do his own list for 2012.

so here are his highlights.

i went to the jefferson memorial and made a lot of people smile with my blue shoes.

i made a new friend (my birthday present from papa).

summertime meant eating lots of watermelon.

and going on road trips with mama and papa. 

i said good-bye to my favorite window in our maryland apartment.

i found out that mama's new pillows were really comfy and decided to make them mine.

i got excited watching the olympic soccer matches!

and was up to a lot of shenanigans in my new home in virginia.

i got a new ball toy, which i shredded up with the help of mr. green dog.

and hid from mama because i didn't want to take a bath.

i spread happiness all summer long.

and stole more of mama's pillows.

i had surgery though.

but got a cool tie when i recovered.

i found a new favorite dog park. 

and got into the "not impressed" fad.

i posed for mama in exchange for chicken treats.

and mama shared apples with me on monday mornings.

i daydreamed more of apples, mangos and chicken.

i dressed up as a ghost for halloween.

and decided to make this window my new favorite window.

i followed mama to the polls.

i was a good elf this christmas.

and played in the snow in my blue shoes.

life lately, according to my iphone

what the camera didn't, the phone did. 

xoxo, 

jane

merry christmas! love, piri

piri was on santa's nice list this year, like he was every year.

he got a pair of new jammies, a bow tie, his own nutcracker toy and yummy bacon treats. 

he didn't get to decorate his little tree nor did he get to use our big one as his new wee wee spot, but this christmas season was overall a good one for this little guy. 

hope it was jolly for you, too!

xoxo, 

jane and piri

on repeat - holiday mixes

i love this time of year.

thanks melissa vega over at the 25th hour for introducing me to 8tracks!

Holiday Mix from jaeun2 on 8tracks Radio.

aside from holiday classics on old vinyl records, we have enjoyed these songs this holiday season.


jingle bells - sugar and the high lows
the christmas waltz - she & him
sleigh ride - kt tunstall
white christmas - otis redding
baby, it's cold outside - glee cast
merry christmas baby - bruce springsteen & the e street band
frosty the snowman - ella fitzgerald
cold december night - michael buble

xoxo, 
jane

Christmas is just around the corner

it was freezing cold out and we all had a miserable time taking these photos. you can probably tell by looking at piri's face expression! but it was miserable in a fun way! we laughed a whole lot and had to do these in multiple takes! totally not what i had imagined when planning our holidays cards this year, but it is what it is. :D

happy holidays everyone!

we hope you enjoy time with loved ones.

xoxo, 

jane