It was our “first” Merry Christmas in southern California and we hope it won’t be the last.

We had our daughter join us from Michigan. I think the thing she enjoyed most was the beautiful weather here in Sunny California; it’s something she talked about every day.

Christmas morning was such a relaxing time. I started the coffee, visited with hubby and waited for Kristy to wake for the opening of the gifts. Eventually she woke and we began our little tradition of giving and receiving gifts. I must say “we all must have been very good this year”.

Hubby sporting his new robe and anxious to try out the flat screen for his computer

One of the gifts Kristy received from her aunt ~ it truly is a cool cookbook now that she’s out of college and on her own.

Since I was taking pics I don’t have any of me but Santa didn’t leave me out. He totally surprised me with a new Bose head set for my cell phone, some new spinner luggage and some other fun stuff.

Then it was time to do something about our tummies so we got around and made our way to Christmas dinner reservations at 1:00pm. We totally bypassed breakfast, saving all the space for our big meal.

We arrived at the same place where we spent Thanksgiving but reserved a different room this time.

The FOOD

Carving the Roast ~ For the main course they served honey roasted ham, turkey and roast.

The deserts were in a side room and it looks like Kristy found the chocolate fountain ~ yummy stuff.

But the pecan pie was my favorite; I think it was hubby’s favorite too.

We enjoyed the views while we savored dinner. It was cool observing ice skating by the beach on Christmas day.

After lunch we took a little stroll out back

And again

On over to the rink

Some folk came for the occasion

And didn’t miss a beat

While others took their foot work a bit more serious

Children zoomed

While others held on tightly

And it was so cute watching the little one take baby steps with her daddy close behind

Hold on, it’s gonna be alright

Because one day you’ll be able to take on the whole rink in stride

We took a little stroll down by the beach and Kristy enjoyed stepping foot on the pacific coast for the first time. And I have a sneaking feeling it won’t be her last.

This was definitely a Christmas to remember as I’m sure there won’t be another one like it.

It was nice to spend our Christmas with Kristy and the memories made will be lasting ones.