First we packed in our Christmas fun with local festivities...
We went to the Victorian Christmas Lights in Paso Robles. It is 12 blocks of houses lite up with Christmas lights and all kinds of fun stations to stop at along the way: live nativity scenes, random people sings Christmas songs or at least their version of Christmas songs, free Starbucks, roasting marshmallows, free cookies, cake , hot coco, live music. And there was even actors acting out the Grinch and Ebeneser Scrooge and a real snow to sled down. Kevin and I love it. Abbey however was so tired she slept in the stroller the whole time, the first and probably the last time she will do that. And Davey slept in the baby carrier so it was almost like Kevin and I were on a date.
We had to ride the holiday Carousel in the Mission Plaza.
taking walks downtown to get some treats
When we head to Tucson to visit family and friends for a couple days.
This is my Grandma Carol and my Aunt Linda in the picture. I love this picture of my grandma and Dave, it is so represents how my grandma loves being with the kids and they love her. Abbey was leading grandma by the hand around her own house tell her all the things she needed to see. So cute!
And here is my strong Italian grandpa, we call him Poppy.
I cry every time I leave my grandparents, they mean so much to me. Our visits are too short and too far between.The last night in Tucson we had party with all our college friends. And boy was that fun! We had the party at our best friends the William family in their beautiful Victorian (I think) house and we had fine food from Brooklyn Pizza (my favorite!). It was simple and fun, we laughed a lot and kids were running around every where.
After all that we headed to Prescott AZ for the grand finale Christmas celebration with Kevin parents. 
Sadly Davey was so sick the whole time we were there but it didn't stop him from learning how to sit up on his own on Christmas day.
Feed the neighbor horses some carrots.
Decorated the tree
I always try to knit with Kevin's grandma. She is a knitting guru and the best teacher. 
Christmas morning!! This was the first year Abbey really understood opening presents and she had so much fun. Dave just tried to eat all the wrapping paper. That kid is crazy about paper.
And to celebrate the reason for the season we made a birthday cake for Jesus.
Thanks Jenn, we really enjoyed this
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I am so so glad you posted this. LOVE! Your family is just adorable. I love Abbey's little gray jacket! She is just precious. You Lambs know how to have a good time I tell ya. That lights street in Paso sounds absolutely delightful! Wish I would have known about it! Hope I see you soon!
ReplyDeletenice family photos. Got to get me one of those "hope of the world" light ups (first pic). was that bought, or did they make it?
ReplyDeleteI still have to post about Christmas too. You are so not alone. Looks like a fun time. Your family is beautiful! I pray for you guys often. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteJen...you are really good at craftery.
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