ICE SKATING, part II

Sofia on her way to her second ice skating lesson with her very own new skates in the bag over her shoulder . . .
Chippies and hot chocolate a must before skating . . .

Note the pretty white skates . . .

We always end with a game in the gallery . . .

Good job, Sofia!

SANTA'S SECRET ADVENTURE

In Penryn, just up Highway 80 from us, is a beautiful, secluded property housing a little known magical secret. It's Santa's Secret Adventure and we were lucky enough to be invited to see it . . .
Mrs. Claus met us at the entrance . . .

Sofia, and her best friend, Jakey, set out on the adventure together, with their families in tow . . .

. . . between a visit with Santa and a carriage ride, we were given hot chocolate and fresh-baked cookies to enjoy around a big campfire . . .

. . . then we found some hay bales with snow and a slide . . .
. . . Santa's elves asked if we wanted to ride one of Santa's horses . . .

. . . we met alpacas and donkeys in the petting zoo, and a friendly orange cat in our travels . . .

. . . many of the elves were very busy wrapping Christmas presents and asked if we could please help them out . . .

. . . Just before heading home, we took a second carriage ride around Santa's magical, secret stables . . .

The only thing in life more fun than the wonder of childhood, is being taken along for the ride by your kids and your grandchild . . .

Merry Christmas season to you all. We wish you all as much happiness as your hearts can hold !

SCENES FROM THANKSGIVING

What we're most thankful for . . .

Being together.