Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Even more of the east coast, as if you couldn’t get enough
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So continuing my big ass photo posts from hell™, i’ve got another long one. So where was I before, oh yes...we went to NYC. We then went into Philly for some zipper shopping and cheesesteak eating. And some walking around. Nothing spookier than philly’s ancient gravestones. There’s some good type around here too.


I really ♥ WaWa’s. I’m jealous you east coast people have them. You can buy Philly soft pretzels and Herr’s salt and pepper chips. mmmm.
caught nat

I saw some interesting bathroom graffiti

and we stopped at Rittenhouse Square for some annual pictures




me kissing the cold cold stone frog

i saw this dog

Then came xmas day

nat’s grandmother and him on the sun porch

we went to nat’s aunt’s house for a formal dinner and enjoyed chatting to his cousin’s boyfriend, who was from Scotland. We then went to his grandma’s for a white elephant xmas.
In which you could receive something like his sister did

or something you aren’t so sure of cause it’s wrapped all funny

or it’s just plain scarey (or not there was moonshine jelly in that crazy box)

there’s also traditional presents that were passed around thru the years, but it seems only one is left. Tim, nat’s brother got the cork.

here’s a close up of it, you put your name and date you received it

we then had cookies and pie all made from scratch by nat’s mom, check out my spread

Wow i didn’t know it was so long. I think i shall stop again and do a part three of the yarn ho’s xmas party and our little new year’s eve of gambling with zander in a day or so. Until then, for those of you who enjoy the big ass photo posts from hell™, enjoy!
Posted by Jennifer on 01/09 at 12:07 AM ♥ Comments (11)
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2. left this comment on 01/09 at 06:55 AM:
Hope you enjoyed Philly! And yes, I am from the Philly area, and I {heart} Wawa too!! I love those salt and pepper chips too.
The cork thing is awesome. We used to have a gaudy thing of fake flowers that got passed around the family...wonder where that is now?
3. left this comment on 01/09 at 07:04 AM:
Lovely pictures! But what is that I see?!?! Nat almost smiling?! No! It can’t be! :)
4. left this comment on 01/09 at 07:32 AM:
I always *do* enjoy them - and this one was no exception…
You’re looking so pretty and glowy in your pictures! Although, I think that my favorite one is you with your groovy stripey gloves and your fab new camera. Even though you are partially obscured, I just really like the vibe of that one. Sort of “That Girl” somehow - very happy.
5. left this comment on 01/09 at 08:47 AM:
The cork tradition is so very neat!
You guys look like you were having fun (and were very well fed).
I love the gravestone pics!
6. left this comment on 01/09 at 09:11 AM:
what a wonderful day! i love that cork - what a great idea! looks like it’s been around for a while! just looking at all those yummy pies and cookies gave me a sugar rush!
7. left this comment on 01/09 at 09:23 AM:
Aw, you’re making me love my city today :) Next time you’re in Philly, let’s meet!
Love the cork tradition, thta is so cute. Ditto on how cute Nat’s grandma is. And I know that spotted great dane! I see him or her all the time!
Looks like a great time with awesome people.
8. left this comment on 01/09 at 02:08 PM:
Nat is DEFFO smiling in at least two or three piccies, but then its christmas so therefore a special occasion ;)
So glad somebody else likes old gravestones, I used to go to the REALLY old graveyards in edinburgh and take pictures of them for my art classes, they are really beautiful
I love you photo posts!!
9. left this comment on 01/11 at 10:05 AM:
Cool pictures! I love the cork! I’m also very hungry now…
10. left this comment on 01/13 at 03:36 PM:
White elephant exchanges are so much fun! Our family usually just has a giant cardboard box filled with random presents that works as a sort of grab bag.
ps. I always enjoy your massive photo posts, so keep ‘em coming!
11. left this comment on 02/01 at 05:14 PM:
Hey Jen!
I just stumbled upon your blog from your etsy page, I had to comment on your love for Wawa. It is the greatest thing about living in southestern PA! My husband and I are in the slow process of moving to CO and I am seriously nervous about missing my WAWA!!
Come visit again!
Jennie
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1. Emily left this comment on 01/09 at 03:29 AM:
I love the cork tradition! That’s too awesome. Your photos are wonderful!