Christmas Time

It's the most wonderful time of the year and we've been very busy enjoying it!  We wanted to share some of the pictures from the past couple of weeks.  Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We went to "December Nights" at Balboa Park.  The park is open at night and there are venders, performers and food.  It was the first time for the both of us.  An estimated 300,000 people attend the holiday event each year and it was very crowded, but a lot of fun.

This year I brought the Holiday Show to my new school.  There were 220 first graders performing, the largest ever.  All of the parents really enjoyed it, as well as the teachers and students.  They were all very grateful for the idea and efforts.  I love organizing and hosting this show and will continue to do as long as they let me!

I've also organized "spirit days" at my new school, on the last day of each month.  December's spirit day was Pajama Day which coordinated with the Holiday Show.  All of the kids, as well as the teachers were dressed in their PJ's.  Above are two of the new teachers I work with, as well as my best friend at work Kristina (Kristina is on the far right.  She also moved schools over the summer and we ended up at the same school.  The best present!).

We went to Las Vegas in December and it was very cold, but so beautiful.  Vegas doesn't hold back on the Christmas decorations and I love it!  This picture was taken at the Wynn Hotel.  It is one of the most beautifully decorated hotels in Las Vegas.  

While in Las Vegas, we visited the Bellagio Hotel and they were also beautifully decorated for Christmas.  There were a lot of people trying to get pictures, but we managed to sneak in front of their Christmas tree for a shot (I got creative with this picture and did a little photoshopping).

It was later than usual, but we finally got our tree last weekend.  Kelly likes to lounge in his Santa suit by the fire, while Luna prefers to hide out under the tree.

I couldn't resist adding this picture of Luna and Kelly.  They have become great friends and I caught them snuggling together a few weeks ago.  It didn't last long, but long enough for me to get a picture.