Babies, dreidels, and cookies

This past weekend Aaron and I had a *lot* going on. Friday night we played on our co-ed volleyball team - doing pretty well for a nice change of pace. Saturday we went to our friend's co-ed baby shower. This was only Aaron's second baby shower ever and I think he had a pretty good time. On our way home we stopped to pick up my good friend Alanna and most of her things. She is staying with us for her final week in Los Angeles before moving to Australia. But we just had time to drop things off at the house and quickly dash down to Aaron's parents for a rowdy Hannukah celebration. It was a full house with all three of Grandma Fritzi's children there (plus most of their families, of course). A couple of bonus people were Grandpa Shel, Alanna, and Uncle Robbie's newly 'adopted' daughter and grand-daughter. We played bingo for prizes just like year's past, ate way too much food like always, and really just enjoyed each others company.

Sunday Alanna and I spent a chunk of the morning shuttling back and forth between my place and hers to gather the rest of her things. Then while Aaron was still out playing basketball with his friends we cooked some soup and prepped for Kelley, Zach, and Rosemary to come over. We had our annual cookie decorating tradition, ate dinner, played Taboo and toasted Kelley and Zach's 6 month-iversary.

**Finally, some photos!**

From the shower:

Jonathan & Karen - the soon-to-be-parents

Me with Austin Chang. He's anxious to meet baby Fu, too!

Karen, Aaron, and Darren. Get it - it all rhymes. :)

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From Hanukkah:
Having a good time!

Cousin Wendy, Alanna, and me waiting for the next Bingo call.

Grandpa Shel calling Bingo with Auntie Sandye.

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