~ SoCal to NoCal ~

Yes ... I have been MIA for several days. And, truth be told, I did not have my regular camera with me. Just my phone. But, let's just say a good time was had by all. I travelled from the Southland to the Northland with Daughter #1. We crossed several bridges.

We didn't let a gloomy day ruin our view of The Presidio.

We saw the last remnants of Christmas eked out on the trees in Berkley.

We weren't exactly sure what season we should be celebrating what with all the fall colors

We saw a very interesting Christmas tree at a local mall.

Celebrating what all malls celebrate this time of year.

We had this guy along which upped the fun factor immensely.

I am so OVER Christmas and I promise that this is the last post with references to it for at least ... ummmm .... ten months or so.

Stay tuned for some pictures of some Victorian Homes. Absolutely scrumptious colors.

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~ Christmas Withdrawal ~

I think it is a very good sign that I had such a lovely Christmas ... I forgot to take any pictures of it. I seriously did not take a single picture of Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. But trust me ... some fun and delicious meals were eaten around my table on both of those occasions.

Including one raucous game of Phase 10, once the dishes were cleared. I did not win that game because I got a late start. I'm sticking with that story.

Even though the Christmas Cards also had a late start, I filled my sleigh to the brim with them. I love, love, love Christmas cards. I hope they keep coming this week. I harbor NO ill feelings towards anyone who sends them late. Zip.

One of the most favorite parts of my holiday weekend was the chance to get to know this little guy, who is way too cute for his own good. When he leaves, I will have to wean myself off of his presence. It won't be easy, trust me.

I was also worried about weaning myself off of Christmas music, but yesterday when I turned on the All Christmas Station I was delightfully surprised to see that they were way ahead of me. For all of yesterday they were playing a ratio of one holiday song to two non-holiday. I can't thank them enough. I really needed that extra bit of help.

Good bye to Christmas of 2011. You were absolutely fabulous.

Now ... I'm off to undecorate the tree.

Sniff.

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