Christmas 2015

I just got back from a chilly week in Southern California....it was actually warmer in DC than LA on Christmas day! I had a nice, relaxing time with the family. It's always good to be away from the normal routine and stresses of life.

The week started out with my nephew Alexander's 10th birthday party at an old school arcade in a warehouse. Good times were had by all.

Tricia posing with one of our favorite childhood games, Burgertime.

The next day we drove out to our grandmother's house, which is near a farm with emus, alpacas, goats, etc. And my nieces found an emu egg! It was unreal....it looked like a dinosaur egg.

We didn't steal it, BTW. One of the farm workers gave it to us.

Then my sister and I met Lacey and another friend in Beverly Hills for afternoon tea. It was quite enjoyable (aside from the caviar, which was not enjoyable; I don't understand how fish eggs can be a delicacy).

While we were in Beverly Hills, we took a stroll down Rodeo Drive and popped into some of the high-end jewelry stores. (I do love me some bling.) 

The architecture of the buildings was worth the trip in itself....so amazing! Many of the storefronts were covered in shimmering gold and silver.

Christmas itself was relatively quiet and low-key. My brother John was definitely missed.

[We did not plan our outfits together.]

Tanner's favorite spot in front of the fire. The life of a dog sure is ruff.

Happy New Year, y'all!