We had three wonderful Christmas celebrations this year. Here are the photos to prove it.
We celebrated with the Dutton side of our family early in December. We had a great dinner and dessert, a white elephant exchange and, of course, a few presents for the grandkids.
Then it was off in a limo to San Francisco for a super fun stay and the St. Francis on Union Square with the Baileys. This was our gift from Mom and it was a wonderful way to get in the Christmas spirit and be together.
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| Along for the ride |
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| This limo has cool lights |
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William and Truman, Isabel and Wesley really got into the spirit of the season. Claire and Emmett actually caught on pretty well too.
We had a wonderful lunch at Neiman Marcus and then a white elephant exchange at night. The grandkids danced, ran, opened presents and played. The cousins opted for a white elephant exchange and it brought out some interesting responses and lots of laughs. An inflatable alien, wax vac, fake mustaches, giant party popper, iTunes card were just some of the gifts we fought over.
Thanks, Mom, it was sooo fun!
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| I love new shoes |
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| Dancing up a storm |
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| Union Square tree out our window |
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| Gingerbread Castle in the lobby of the hotel. |
Then it was off to Hawaii. These pics are all mixed up but will show what a wonderful Christmas we have in Hawaii with family.
Christmas morning waiting to see what Santa brought
Claire wondering why we got her up so early.Isabel doing the hula and playing with a new Christmas toy.
The wonder of Christmas!
The joy of playing outside in your jammies in 80 degree weather. |
| The Cozy Coup was a hit. |
We had Christmas morning breakfast right on the beach. Eat a little, play a little and drop what you don't want in the sand.
Life doesn't get much better than being with our family. We are truly blessed!
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| Chocolate ice cream and cotton candy Yum |
