December

December this year was definitely one for the books. I was so busy and I loved every single minute of it. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!! First up was getting Christmas lights up on the house! I had my handy helpers Claire and Tenley! Marie stopped by to see some of the final product.

The first weekend of December was packed. Heidi, Maddie, and I went to the downtown Walnut Creek tree lighting. This always sets the tone for Christmas. That Friday was the 3rd annual 5 favorite things party. Boy was it fun, I was spoiled and came home with 5 awesome gifts. That Saturday I was up bright and early, Heidi and her Gram, and I were off to SF for a day of shopping. Her Gram treated us to a delicious lunch at the Rotunda restaurant in Neiman Marcus.

The next week I organized a dinner with all my close girlfriends to get together for dinner and an ornament exchange. I love doing this since our schedules are so busy and we barley see each other. I was all festive in my new J Crew reindeer shirt!!

The next day the craziness began as my Dad flew into town for 5 days. I love love when my Dad visits and this visit did not disappoint. Thursday night we went to dinner at Tomatina, my Dads fav when he is here. Friday my Dad and I were off to SF for a day of shopping and dinner with his friends. Saturday night my Dad treated my sister and I to a yummy dinner at Corners Tavern to celebrate my sisters 25th birthday! She's a Christmas baby!!

That Sunday my mom and 2 sisters had tickets to the SF Nutcracker. I had been when I was a little girl but had not been back since. It was so much fun. We definitely will be doing this every year.

The next week before Christmas was filled with baking days, Tenley's Christmas program, looking at Christmas lights, and wrapping presents.

Next up was a night of ice skating. My friend Bonnie gifted me 4 tickets through the local radio station. It was on a Thursday night from 8-10 PM. I was a little worried it was going to be to late. Come to find out it was a private event, which made the rink less crowded and soo much fun. We even got my Mom on the rink. The radio station served hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes. They played games on the rink. It was so much fun and Tenley couldn't get enough of it. 

This December was definitely one for the books!!