We had another terrific Christmas in 2008. Megan, Matt and Creag arrived in Manhattan on Christmas Eve with their dogs, Ollie and Bailey. We opened presents on Thursday morning and Santa brought Creag an original Big Wheel. We all went to Merriam Christmas Day to celebrate with Miranda, Zach, John and Sandy and Tim. Miranda and Zach orchestrated another fabulous Timpano which is now a Christmas tradition. Everyone brings ingredients - meatballs, Italian sausage, marinated chicken, peas, onion, garlic, etc. - and it is all placed in a large spring form pan. It is absolutely delicious.