a different kind of "to-do list."

We love this time of year and wanted to make sure we fit in everything while keeping with the holiday spirit (that is, not being rushed). In order to do that, we made a list of all the fun and festive things we would like to do this season. I must say, we've done a pretty good job of crossing things off our list!

We love Roger's Gardens. Not only is it beautiful in the day with their creative and colorful displays, but also in the nighttime during the Christmas season. The twinkling lights, the Christmas trees and the opportunity to visit Santa makes it a perfectly free and festive place to visit.

Couldn't get Aver's to take a family photo.


Little Miss Independent


Mimi and Papa


This year I thought it would be fun to start a tradition of decorating gingerbread houses, so we invited some friends & cousins over and let the fun begin. It was so much fun and a lot easier than I thought it would be.









A definite holiday tradition is heading to Laguna Beach for the Winter Fantasy Sawdust Festival with Uncle Mike, Auntie Jill and Dane. They've got it all to make it the most magical place: twinkling lights, Christmas trees, a sweet Santa, wooden play houses, kid's crafts, small petting zoo, delicious greek food (and other types of food and snacks), unique art, glass blowers, awesome live music, carollers, and wine and beer :)




Ready to browse the booths with a reindeer.


Tomorrow on the agenda is a visit to Santa and Candy Cane Lane.