Chapter 284: The Brunch Bunch 2007
I love traditions and I don't have nearly enough of them. For the record, I'm not talking about "every day I walk for an hour in the morning" or "every night I make sure to floss" type of re-occurences which are a part of everyday life. Holidays in themselves are a sort of tradition, but I think that there are a couple of traditions around this time of year that I really savor.
One of my favorites happens every Christmas Eve Morning when I get to hang out with all of my Southwest friends that I made during my undergraduate degree at the U of MN via my friendship with SW Alum, excellent designer, and all-around decent guy: Adam Lund. Since their return to Minnesota a handful of years ago our friends Troy and Erika started the tradition of having everyone over to their pad for a Holiday Brunch on Christmas Eve. This may sounds like tradition enough you might say, but fortunately for those who enjoy relaxing on the holidays, fear not, for this is Troy and Erika's Christmas Eve Morning Pajama Brunch!
This year brough new faces (to the brunch at least) and with friends in from all areas of the country we had a great times. Last year's glorious gifting of the Dr. Feelgood's Doctor's Kit for Helen's son Jason which saw him sawing Helen's arm with his new plastic saw (apparently Dr. Feelgood does a lot of amputations) was sadly missed as Jason and Helen stayed in California for the holidays, but the days festivities were not without children as Erika's friend Molli brought her loveable daughter Audri who was good for her share of adoration and amusement. In addition to the usually awesome fare of fruit and mimosas, Erika also whipped up (for the first time with the recipe!) some amazing French Toast that was to die for.
Eve and Anderson with this year's Dr. Feelgood: Huggy Jesus...hi-freakin'-larious.
Anyhow, whatever traditions you and your friends and family may hold dear, I hope you enjoy them this holiday season and in the year to come, Cheers.