I made it! I-66 and 495 were pretty awful, but thankfully I arrived in just over 3 hours.
Smotey the dog could not hold still for our Three Generation photo!
Lunch for the road! Made by my loving husband in my flurry this morning
Great Harvest bread, spinach, pumpkin butter + sharp white cheddar. It works. Don’t ask : )
I ate it in the car – somewhere between I-70 and the Baltimore beltline while jamming to Christmas music.
I also packed an apple, which I ate when I got to Grams, along with a piece of cake for dessert!
My grandmother rested this afternoon while Mom and I paid a visit to our favorite Towson landmark: the huge Towson Town Center Mall! I got a few sweaters for Montana – all of Banana was 40% off today!!
Mom and I are headed back to Gram’s for…Manhattans!!
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Hey Kath- just wanted to say hi from Baltimore! I love Towson Town Center, in fact I’ll be there tomorrow! Hope you have fun while you’re here
Maybe I’ll be back!
So glad you got there safely!
My grandmother’s favorite drink is a Manhattan as well. Enjoy the time with your mom and grandma!
I had a my first Manhattan a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty tasty even though it was missing the cherry
I’m sure it wasn’t as good as your pops 
Have fun visiting with your mom and grandma. Love three generation photos.
Glad you arrived safely. Enjoy your time.
Have fun in Baltimore! Glad you made it there safely!
Kath, GET OUT!! I was just at The Towson Mall yesterday!
That’s too bad we just missed each other.
Kath– What is your recipe for a Manhattan?
Maker’s Mark Bourbon on the rocks with a hefty splash of cherry juice and a cherry on top. I could take or leave the sweet vermouth.
Sounds like a ton of fun – I love shopping with my mom! And your hubby made one yummy-lookin’ sandwich (sure it was amazing!).
shopping with mom is the best!! i can’t wait to see my mom this week! have a great trip
Looks like fun, and that sandwich combo actually sounds awesome.
I love the pumpkin butter/spinach combo on sandwiches!!!
i’m glad you got to your grandmother’s safely!
that sandwich sounds yummy – what an interesting combo of ingredients!
I’ve never had a manhattan before. I think I need to try one.
Order it extra sweet!!
Manhattan’s are my favorite big girl drink. I had a fancy variation on one on my birthday this year–so yummy.
Lovely three generation picture! Your grandmother looks amazing for her age. We should all be so lucky!
your Three Generation photo is gorgeous!!!
Manhattans, i can get on board with that, very easily
enjoy!!!
sweet family photo! and what a gorgeous dog!!
Heidi xo
I was just at Towson Town Center this afternoon….wish I’d seen you! That sandwich does sound amazing.
So many of you guys!
Love the three generation photo!
Yay sales + malls! 
That’s my favorite sandwich! I got the idea from your blog years ago!
the three generation photo is great!
I’m glad you made it there safe! 40% off at Banana Republic sounds like such an excellent deal! Nicely done. I am sure you will use those sweaters a ton, and who doesn’t love cute wintery sweaters?
Hi Kath! Looks like fun! What kind of dog is Smotey? He looks like my American Eskimo Keeshond mix boy!
I actually have no idea – he was adopted by my grandparents from the street
Wow! Cool. Well, I’m guessing he is at least part American Eskimo!
Woohooo 3 generations! our grandmother looks great!
I am glad to hear that you arrived in Baltimore safely! Have a great time
Towson!! I lived there for 4 years, miss that mall!! Have a blast!
Towson…where I go to school! (Goucher, walking distance from the mall!) Enjoy Baltimore!
My grandmother’s apt. overlooks Goucher!
Your hair looks amazing!
Why thanks!
Aw I live Towson! I can’t wait to go there this weekend. Have fun with your family.
I did major Banana Republic sweater shopping last week….HUGE sweater sale! Can we say, awesome?!
That is one insane mall! It looks like a mansion!
I actually love the combo of pumpkin butter and cheese too! There’s something so simple but pleasing about the flavors.
Looooooooove Towson Town Center!! I was there last week
Hope you’re having fun!!
Spinach and pumpkin butter….would have never thought it but love it!!!
Aww my home town, and favorite mall! I can’t wait to be home on the 23rd and seeing this familiar site made me even more excited! Safe travels!
I love the Banana! I can only buy something from there if it’s on sale or it’s at the outlet, though.
Hope you have a fun stay in Baltimore!
There are so many gorgeous dogs in your life! Love seeing them all
I love the 3 generation photo with the Dog! So sweet! I’ve always tried to do a “family portrait” with my Dog – but he just won’t behave! Glad you made it there safely!
That’s such a sweet 3 generation photo! When I was a baby we managed to get a 5 generation photo!
your hair is getting so long!
By “piece of cake” you must mean “a few crumbs”! Lucky there will be lots of birthday cake soon
Yay Towson Town Mall! I grew up about 20 minutes away, and my dad works across the street. it’s definitely one of the best malls in Baltimore. Love it
Is there another room for a Manhattan lover? Count me in please! Wow, I love seeing beautiful Grams like that.
BTW your Gram’s plate looks so pretty! How old is that?
66 and 495 are my nightmare…. and I get to drive them EVERYDAY
I miss Baltimore so much! Towson TC is the best mall; and it’s huge to boot!!
Your hair looks SO long and shiny! SO jealous over here!!