Esteemed guests.

Hello Blog World, Baxter here.  Just preparing for our esteemed guests arrival with a few of the Christmas stuffies.  We have a little bear who has a Santa complex and Monsieur Mouse another Christmas stuffy.  These two are my welcoming comittee.

"Argg, my back".  

"I know, I know.  Where is Little Fox?  The customs agent told us to wait here and Little Fox isn't anywhere to be seen".

"Hiya gang, a little trouble with customs for me but I made it through without any problems.  Welcome to the US."

"Let's see where my pals are.  Baxter texted me and said he was planning a little arrival party."

Baxter here, let me do some intros.  I'm Baxter, this big mouse is Monsieur Mouse, and you must be Cocoa and Navy Beanie.  

Baxter here. I have been slaving away at a welcoming gift.  First is the cheese course. I hope you like it.

"Is that Tillamook cheese and Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese?"  
"Let's dig in," said Monsieur Mouse. 

 

After the cheese course we went straight to dessert.  Lemon Poppyseed Cake. 

Baxter went to get the ice cream while he made the rest of us wait for our dessert.

Holy Cow, they are arriving early!!!!

 Baxter here.  What is going on with Canada Goose Air?  Little Fox's plane is arriving soon.  I thought he would be spending more time in LA on his way back home, but just the weekend.  Time to get this place cleaned up.

Okay team, let's divide and conquer.

Drunk Fox: Clean up the kitchen and stock the fridge with healthy snacks.

Reindeer: Get to the store and get some good cheese. I hear LF is bringing some friends and they like cheese. 

Raccoon, Moose, and Bear:  Our visitors experienced trauma many years ago during a tsunami so I want you three to be on your best behavior.  Got it?

Me, I'll go back to the vacuuming and general cleaning.

Time to get the house in shape as the party is set to begin.

A quick downtown exploration

 Hiya Gang,
Baxter here today.  The weather has been so cooperative and downtown is so festive for the holidays it seemed like a natural activity.

First up is checking out the Christmas displays at the fancy hotels.  This is a nice tree. 

Every year the baking crew at the Benson Hotel do an elaborate gingerbread scene.  This is by far my favorite.  

Anyone recognize this castle?

Pioneer Courthouse looks majestic. 

The cities tree is decked out to the nines.

Of course no trip to downtown would be complete without visiting the roommates favorite public art. 

Hope your holiday preparations are going smoothly.