Hi all– We had a two part Christmas this year– starting out with 3 nights with kids up in San Francisco. It was all lively grand-kids and beautiful meals, cookie decorating and a big explore in the arboretum. Thanks thanks Jessica for pulling us all together!
We started our celebration with a ramble through the SF Arboretum. Mae & Eero were our tour guides and Ani & Brian supplied Wooly Pig sandwiches for a picnic on the lawn.
There was a table full of cookie decorators and lots of cookie nibbling.
We had some beautiful meals around the table together. From Jessica’s morning waffles to Chef Chris’ short ribs with glazed carrots and cashew-beet sauce.
And there was some mid morning gift opening by the Christmas tree by all the cousins.
But my favorite part of our days together was watching the cousins play together.
Here we are all together. Thanks bunches AA & Jessica for everything!! So one more Merry Christmas dear readers. Hope you had a sweet time with people you hold close.
The Thankful Heart 
I am happy to see you had a happy Christmas. Being all together is the best thing in the world, isn’t it? Happy New Year to you and your family.
so kind Debra– Happy New Year to you– hope 2018 is a wonderful year ahead for you… xox
Thank you and for you too! xo
What a magical time! Lovely photos – I really like the pic with the candlelight! It’s so great that you guys get out and explore! I think that might be a bit daunting! 🙂 Still having a great time in Georgia, btw! Happy Holidays, Rhonda!
Thanks Mollie– loved the time up there with everyone. Hope we get to hear about your Georgia days!! Are you there for New Years?? xox
Oh yes, you’ll have to stop by and see my New Year’s post! 🙂 Happy New Years to you and yours, Rhonda!
Looks like a wonderful time, Rhonda. Fun to see all of you together in these great pictures. May 2018 bring you many more happy memory-making adventures!
Hi hi Marcia!! It was a memorable time for us. Hope your 2018 is the best!! What are you looking forward to this year?? hugs!
Precious. Happy New Year dear Friend. 🎉🌹😘
Thanks thanks Cate!! I think you’re still in Scotland– loving your pics on facebook!! Happy travels! xox
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Rhonda! These are beautiful photos – I love the ones of the kids playing together too. ❤ Hope you have a blessed, beautiful new year of laughter, Light and JOY!!!! Big hugs from me to you and your family!! Grateful for you Rhonda. xo Debbie
So kind Debbie. It was a memorable time together. Happy Happy 2018 to you!! blessings friend. xox
Merry Christmas and happy New Year…such an amazing post..lovely pictures and all the kids are looking adorable..
So many magical memories for you and your family! It must be great to see you grandchildren play. I can’t wait for grandchildren, then I know Christmas will be special again. Hugs to you. 😘🎄
Good food and family, looks complete and fun and yummy. HOw did you get everyone to look at the camera in the last picture?
How lovely! It looks like you had a fabulous time! Isn’t cousin love the best? And Baby Lois is walking already??!!! – Kat
You’re so right Kat– it’s really fun to watch them get to know each other better. And yep, Lois is walking– but we are still waiting for her hair to sprout!! She keeps us all entertained. Hope all’s well at your house! xox