Since we were not able to visit Dad near his actual birthday (due to the Snowpocalypse), my husband, The Gryphon, and I drove to Central Pennsylvania this weekend for a little face time.

( Quality time with the 'rents. )

Christmas morning, my Dad had to run his rounds, so we all waited until early afternoon to get together to open presents.

This did mean, however, that we got a chance to talk to my brother on the phone and to share a nice breakfast my Mom had prepared, of some breakfast casseroles and fruit salad.

( Lots of holiday pics and details on our celebration. )

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, my parents had to go back to work, and so did I. Fortunately, I can work from anywhere.

The Gryphon and I took the dogs for a morning walk. Once more, The Gryphon took our doggie, Una, while I took my sister's dog, Emma.

( More about our day, with some fun pics. )