The Holidays...the one time of the year that gives me the most anxiety, the sense of anticipation, shopping for the right presents, cleaning and decorating the house, and trying not to forget all the meaningful traditions that surround it. As much stress I bring on myself, I still find that it's the most wonderful time.
We begin the day after Thanksgiving.
From their family to ours.
From our neighbors outdoor lights to yours.
From our family room couch to yours.
We're spreading cheer to all.
One school's raffle basket.
To one teachers basket at a time.
Party hopping.
From 5th grade to 3rd grade.
Then David's company party under the stars.
Gratifying days (like a big kid in a toy store).
Chilly yet warm evenings.
Designing chopstick rests while waiting for dinner. It's become a thing in our family.
The family that afternoon teas together stays together.
Oh what fun.
Oh so pink.
How courteous he can be when you put scones in front of him.
Magical night at The Nutcracker.
It's never too late to start new holiday traditions with family.
Dylan and Portia's gingerbread house won for best collaboration.
While, well, Jackson and Presleys won for most creative.
We hosted family and friends all week.
Went for a semi-modern setting one night.
Having a formal dining room makes me feel so grown up.
Bagel meets lox on Christmas morning.
Santa knows Presley best.
Present scavenger hunt.
Trapped in a kid's Abercrombie & Fitch dressing room.
Words of advice: Do not go to the mall the day after Christmas. I repeat. Do not go to the mall the day after Christmas.
Instead, head to a Rams game.
We took the metro rail.
Along with all the other Rams fans.
The boys said it felt just like riding the metro in Hong Kong.
First Grub Tub!
Last Rams game EVER at the Coliseum. So happy the kids got to experience Rams House at the Coliseum before moving to SoFi Stadium.
Dinner and bowling on NYE.
Still drooling from Pearl District.
Chinese bowling league.
First sunset of 2020. Cambria was just what we needed to reset for the new year. More pictures to come later!
CHEERS to a new year!