Monday, December 27, 2010

Christmas in Charleston

Our first Christmas as newlyweds was spent in Charleston. We did a lot and took very few pictures but the highlights included the Tecklenburg and Barnwell Christmas parties, playing with Avea in the snow (or blizzard as she called it) and, of course, sharing great meals and moments with family.

Sohail took almost all the pictures so I was surprised to find photos of some things that seem commonplace to me now like this countdown to Christmas piece my grandmother made years ago.
The tree at my Mom's house was beautiful.
On Christmas morning I made eggs benedict for everyone.

We were all in a rush to eat so we could open presents!
Addy got a backpack go to hiking with her Dad.


first business trip

In mid-December I took my first business trip ever to beautiful Houston, Texas. The work was fascinating and I got to see Sohail's aunt Azadeh who lives there. It turns out Houston's not the most beautiful city in the world but it was a fun few days nonetheless.
With Azadeh at the Galleria Mall

This hotel is named after my brother
Azadeh also took me to see this amazing fountain.



Helen and Josh's Wedding

A few weeks ago I was in Charleston for my Helen and Josh's beautiful wedding.

The beautiful bride and handsome groom
Same people - celebrating their recent nuptials
Derek, Helen, and me
The rest of the weekend I got to bond with Max who was delighted when I found his Halloween costume.
On Sunday I had lunch with my Mom and Derek
And I had lunch on Saturday with my Dad and Joanne