Saturday, August 30, 2014

Christmas in SUN Diego

The holidays seem like a dream when it's still sunny and warm out. It feels ridiculous trying to get into the spirit when you have palm trees and beaches as your back drop. But. We got over it pretty fast as the following photos will soon show. 
Yes, that's a banana runt for a smile on the ginger bread cookie. Alden thinks of everything. 
Alden warmed up to the idea of Santa this year but just the idea of Santa and his bringing the sacred bow and arrow set he wanted. Not the real Santa that comes INTO your home and delivers the gifts though. Just like last year, we respectfully asked Santa to deliver the goods outside.
Grandma Robbie was here to visit, too, so it was extra special to share these traditions with her. We surfed and walked and played at parks and the zoo. 

Alden immediately got into his camo gear so he could shoot his bow and arrow. Never mind that it was only 7:30 a.m. 
Ice skating on the beach on Christmas. Because that's normal.
Legos are his best toy. Legos are the only toy most days. That's all he needs.
This sketch was part of our annual New Year's card. It might become a tradition along with the ice skating thing. That was surreal. 

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