Christmas Festivities

The day after Thanksgiving Troy & Ella went on a special Christmas outing. They headed over to Grossmont Center for breakfast with Santa, filled with candy cane shaped bagels and coffee for Dad. After that they went over to the movie theatre for a showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol. Popcorn was handed out to all the kids. This was Ella's first movie on the big screen. She had a blast and so did Daddy. 

Later that day we hung our Christmas lights and decorated the tree. All while listening to our favorite Christmas CD, It's Snowing Around the World. We ended the evening back at Grossmont Center for their Christmas Tree lighting festivities. We had our fill of complimentary hot cocoa, coffee, and other goodies. Now you will see a picture of Troy and Ella with Star Wars character. I am still trying to figure out how they are related to Christmas, strange.

 It was a great day and and a great way to get in the holiday spirit. We also learned that Ella is no longer afraid of Santa!

Gobble, Gobble

We had a lovely Thanksgiving with our dear friends. Good food, good drink, good company, what more can you ask for.

 We are so grateful for our family, our health, for wonderful friends, for the abundance that surrounds us, and so much more. We are truly blessed! 

Tea Time

My mom and I took Ella for her first tea at the Aubrey Rose Tea Room in La Mesa. It was so nice, I have been waiting to be able to do this with her. It was even more special that my Mom was there with us. My Mom and I always try to go to the Aubrey Rose, for some mother daughter time, when she visits. 

One thing that I enjoy about the Aubrey Rose is that they have a selection of antique hats, pearls and feather boa's to choose from. Sometimes I am a little hesitant to put on a hat that random people have worn, but I try not to think about that to much. Any way Ella chose a hat and a purple boa. We had tea with fruit and scones, delicious! It was a very nice afternoon together. I'm looking forward to doing it again!