Christmas

Christmas Eve

My cousin Martin, whom I haven't seen in 20 years,

came to stay with us for a couple of weeks during the holidays.

It was so much fun getting to know him and taking him sight-seeing

around southern Cal. This was too beautiful a day to not be

outside so we opted for a beach tour of Santa Barbara.

Dinner at the Pereyras (my other cousins) was excellent!

Christmas Day

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care

Pancakes and eggs for breakfast - yuuuuummm

Drinking out of the mugs from our holiday china set

(thanks Lynn!)

Dad is usually the one who plays Santa Claus and hands

out the presents. His jolly personality makes him the

perfect candidate for the job. We love our Santa!

What family gathering would be complete without

a little Bailey's to warm the insides? Served chilled

over ice, mixed with a nice cup of hot coffee, or my personal

favorite - mint flavored Baileys over hot chocolate - it

makes for a wonderful addition to any occasion.

SO good!

Family time, fun time.