Like most people, I have been busy with “Holiday” events and have not had time to post any blogs. Here are a few pictures from this month.

The Filipino community in my workplace had a Christmas party. We had a gift exchange where I brought a Leatherman Multi-Tool and received a nice Jewelry Stand.

Yummy Filipino/Asian food. I don’t make Filipino food that much so this is a dream come true for me

Filipino desserts – Sapin-Sapin, Leche Flan, Fruit Salad, and my creation Tiramisu Cake

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Getting ready to go downtown with Marcel the day before Christmas eve.

Omelet at Bijou Café

Tea at Tea Chai Té

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We made a simple Christmas Dinner of Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Salad, and Stuffing

Apple Tart

Chad came over to celebrate with us

This trip was taken on October 28th-30th. We explored Redmond, Bend, and Sisters in Central Oregon.

Smith Rock State Park

10 Barrel Brewing Company

McKay Cottage Restaurant. We highly recommended this place for brunch. Nice outdoor seating to enjoy the fantastic  60s and sunny weather!

Delicious pumpkin muffin from McKay Cottage Restaurant

Downtown Bend

Newberry Volcanic Monument

The Sparrow Bakery. Yummy pastries! Charming building by the railroad.

Downtown Sisters

Sisters Coffee and Sisters Bakery Blackberry Cobbler.

The outdoor activities were a lot of fun and the food scene was good.  We enjoyed exploring Central Oregon and plan to be back next year in the summer or maybe skiing in the winter

More pictures at Cosmic Adventure.

Today we went to the Doggie Palooza at the World Forestry Center. We thought it would be fun for Marcel and Mulder to join the Look-Alike contest. Unfortunately they did not win. The winners were three-time champions. Why don’t they give others a chance?
Now judge for yourself!

Here’s the complete story. Video by Oregon Live

Update 10/18/2011:
I won a gift basket from the raffle! Lucky Mulder