Shelby Bupp Crockett

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Birmingham, Michigan, United States
I live in Birmingham, Michigan, with my husband Kyle, our son Nathan and our daughter Evelyn. The blog is named for our late dog Pete, a Rhodesian Ridgeback who died in 2014. Late in 2015, we returned to the US after living five years overseas (Seoul, South Korea and Königstein im Taunus, Germany).

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Kyle's Birthday Weekend

Kyle's birthday weekend was a busy one for us--and for my sisters and mom, too! This was our annual holiday baking weekend.
 

I was sorry to miss it, but I tried to do my part.  I continued my mom's tradition of making a three layer chocolate birthday cake, including frosting from scratch.


Then we attended a Holiday Open House at the Banyan Tree, an event held each year by the American Chamber of Commerce. This year the American Women's Club partnered with AMCHAM to benefit several Korean charities and American service people. While Nathan didn't spend any time with Santa, he certainly made the rounds!
with Stephanie
with Stephanie's daughter Carolyn


with Randi

with Randi's son Will

with Stephanie's daughters Katherine and Carolyn
Saturday night we had Lynn (our helper twice a week) babysit and we went to dinner in Meyongdong (think Chicago's Miracle Mile...lots of lights, decorations and elaborate storefront displays).  I always try to take advantage of all/most of us being "presentable" and make use of my tripod and camera timer.

Crocketts
We had a nice time out to dinner and walking around the area. As much as I am excited to go home, this weekend was a great reminder that I really like this city and all it has to offer.
LOTS of lights
Subway
That wreath in the center is like 2 1/2 stories tall!
Let the holidays begin!

:) sbc

PS--December 9 is also my brother's birthday.  Happy birthday, Tom!

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