Part one of Christmas was really Thanksgiving in LA, but we did celebrate by decorating the tree, drinking hot chocolate, and opening presents. For some reason, every s.i.n.g.l.e time I visit LA, it is unusually cold. For some unknown reason, it is in the 70s before I come and in the 70s after I go, but while I'm there it is always much cooler, or overcast, or rainy. It's a mystery, but I've concluded that LA just doesn't like me.
I guess I can't really complain, because even bad weather in LA, is nothing compared to other places. I mean, we still went for a beautiful walk on the beach, while spotting dolphins and admiring a perfect sunset.
One thing I unfortunately did not think of doing was taking a picture of all 6 of us. But, at least I got everyone is twos. So, here's Tana and Crystal.
Thanksgiving was bursting with food, and the leftovers were still in abundance when our Christmas celebration came around. Everyone thought it was time for a little something different in our diet, so we got in-n-out. Oh, in-n-out, how I miss you. I'm not even ashamed to admit that I ate in-n-out twice while in LA. Best fast food place ever!
After eating our Christmassy burgers and fries, we gathered round the tree, all lit up and decorated with memories. My mother-in-law loves Christmas decorations. She bargain hunts for them in the off season and takes joy in each piece that has been gifted to her. I loved listening to her share memories that are wrapped up in the different ornaments and figurines and holiday dishes she owns.
We opened presents (me, moreso than anyone else because I had birthday presents as well!). I made a couple of the presents we gave, clutches for my sisters-in-law and a table runner for my mother-in-law. I think they liked them, but I know I had fun making them. Piecing the fabric together and creating something out of nothing (ok, there might have been a few moments when I cursed the day I thought taking up sewing would be a fun/easy hobby). But, I'm glad I did it.
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