We knew being in California during Christmas time would be different this year with being away from family and friends and the weather being in the 60's-70's everyday but what we didn't expect was the Christmas decor. The other night Caleb and I decided to go down to Abbot Kinney in Venice to have dinner and browse the shops.Well while we were there we ran across some great entertainment. You be the judge and tell us if this is.... normal?
I wish you could have seen all the different type of weird mermaid men
These pictures were taken in completely different stores. We couldn't figure out if these are legitimate Christmas decorations or if they are having some sort of weird Christmas decoration challenge.
A few weeks ago we went to the coolest Bethlehem experience. A church in Manhattan Beach puts on this event called a Journey to Bethlehem. They recreate the city of Bethlehem like it would have been when Jesus was born, they give you sheckles (money they used back then) and you can go throughout the town and buy food that they had back then or make little gifts such as clay pots, bracelets etc. It was the neatest thing, we really had a great time, I think we were probably one of the only people without kids there but we had fun none the less.
Caleb with the camel
Baby Jesus
Last weekend Caleb went to Christmas in the Park in Dallas with his work and he came back a TV star.... not really but he did make the local news.... well sorta...
You can check out his big debut here .... You can look for my brother (in the background) Our friend Tobin and Caleb right around the 1 minute mark. I don't know why but I have played it over and over again and laughed just as hard every time. I think its because Caleb looks really confused.
A couple of nights ago we made our traditional Gingerbread house. I always forget how time consuming and messy they are, I think if I could remember this from year to year it may not be a tradition anymore but it makes for a fun night and great memories!
Working
Still Working
Finished YAY!!
I fly out tonight to go back to Texas and Caleb comes in to meet me on Friday. We can not wait to be home for Christmas and to have over a week to spend with all of our family. Since I'm leaving tonight we had our little Christmas last night! Here are a few pics:
After Christmas is New Years and this new year I have a list of things I want to accomplish not really resolutions just things I would like to do this year:
- Run a 5k, 10k and possibly a half Marathon. (I am not a runner AT ALL so this is big for me.)
- Visit San Diego Zoo
- Learn how to surf
- Learn how to use Chop sticks like a pro (I can eat big things but I want to be able to eat rice and such)
- Drive across the San Francisco bridge
- Learn to cook different cuisines from around the world
- Be an Extra in a TV show or movie
- Visit another country
- Pay it forward at least once a month
- Experience Christmas time in NYC
- Volunteer more.
- Become more eco-friendly
- Keep a calendar
What is your New Years Resolutions or Goals?
We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
