Marysville Christmas Parade
December 5, 2009
Just us...
Just us...bundling together to keep warm from the winter chill.
Jolly St. Nick atop of a fire engine.
Gannon and the adorable Bagget kids.
Sweet Mila, in our warm car after the parade, dreaming with sugar plums dancing in her head.
Jolly St. Nick atop of a fire engine.
Gannon and the adorable Bagget kids.
Sweet Mila, in our warm car after the parade, dreaming with sugar plums dancing in her head.
Santa Again!!!
December 5, 2009
Can you believe it!!!???
Can you believe it!!!???
There we were, simply picking up some Christmas wrapping supplies this afternoon at Wal-Mart when we saw the man in red, yet again. Gannon couldn't believe it. He said to us..."Mommy, Daddy, he is the real Santa - not a helper Santa." This Santa was the exact Santa we saw last night at the Christmas Stroll and he remembered our little G-man. Gannon was so excited to see Santa again and be given another opportunity to tell him about his desired Dinosaur. And to top it off - Santa gave Gannon a BIG candy cane.
Little Mila was asleep on Daddy's shoulder the entire time.
YC Christmas Stroll, Parade and Tree Lighting...
December 4, 2009
This evening, we attended the Yuba City Christmas Stroll. This was the first year of the stroll that they added a children's parade and tree lighting ceremony - these were sweet and fun additions that I hope they keep.
This evening, we attended the Yuba City Christmas Stroll. This was the first year of the stroll that they added a children's parade and tree lighting ceremony - these were sweet and fun additions that I hope they keep.So, the night began with the parade where Gannon participated with his martial arts class. He was so honored and excited to represent wearing a "dragon head". He did an excellent job. It was fun to see that once that dragon head went on, Gannon was all business.
After the parade, we watched the mayor light the Christmas tree - fun and then we (or Gannon) experienced the highlight of the evening...we visited Santa! Gannon was awestruck, once again, and Mila DID NOT cry when they sat her on Santa's lap for a photo.
The vendors this year were spectacular!!! I loved seeing my friend Ginger with her wonderful treats for our Miss Mila, then saw Elka with her new and delicious Olive Oil business venture, and Della - beautiful items, as usual. We ended the night with dinner, but the best part of the night was seeing LOTS of friends that we haven't seen in some cases for years.
Again, back home and back to the basics... That's what it is all about.
Pottery and Willow
December 2, 2009
Traditional anniversary gifts for the 9th year are pottery and willow. Although I didn't receive either of those romantic options, I did receive something much more heartfelt...I woke to a warm home that my husband affords us, I woke to a delicious breakfast especially made for me by my personal chef, I woke to a card full of loving words from the man I adore, I woke to a vase full of roses that were grown in my own backyard, I woke to two gorgeous children calling me Mommy, I woke to a wonderful life - all thanks to my husband of nine years. Thank you Chooch for it all! You're my man.
Traditional anniversary gifts for the 9th year are pottery and willow. Although I didn't receive either of those romantic options, I did receive something much more heartfelt...I woke to a warm home that my husband affords us, I woke to a delicious breakfast especially made for me by my personal chef, I woke to a card full of loving words from the man I adore, I woke to a vase full of roses that were grown in my own backyard, I woke to two gorgeous children calling me Mommy, I woke to a wonderful life - all thanks to my husband of nine years. Thank you Chooch for it all! You're my man.
Who needs pottery and willow anyway?!
Special thank you to Mom and Dad for taking the kids and giving us time for each other this evening.
Dear Santa...
December 1, 2009
December 1st marks the time to begin the advent calendars in the Blake home. Gannon truly understands the countdown process this year, much better than last. He is already quite busy counting down the days until Santa makes the special arrival to his home. And speaking of Santa...
Gannon wrote his first letter to Santa (courtesy of the Appeal-Democrat). He wrote the stunning letter all by himself and it reads:
December 1st marks the time to begin the advent calendars in the Blake home. Gannon truly understands the countdown process this year, much better than last. He is already quite busy counting down the days until Santa makes the special arrival to his home. And speaking of Santa...
Gannon wrote his first letter to Santa (courtesy of the Appeal-Democrat). He wrote the stunning letter all by himself and it reads: Dear Santa,
Please bring me a dinosaur. Thank you. Love Gannon
How sweet he is!
'Tis the season for returning to the basics...
November 27, 2009
Years ago, my family and I would make a short trip to Sacramento the evening after Thanksgiving to watch the annual tree lighting ceremony in the downtown district of Sacramento. Every year the festivities grew, along with the crowd. The last time we all attended the tree lighting ceremony was at least three or so years ago. In the recent past, I had missed this ceremony because of our travels - but this year we were in town and decided to grin and bare the crowds for the name of a classic family Christmas celebration.
We were completely prepared for overwhelming crowds, confetti, fireworks, the whole show; similar to years past!! Surprisingly, very few people were in attendance and because of the little drizzle falling from the sky, Sacramento got the show on the road quickly. Santa arrived, they lit the tree, some fireworks were lit and off they were (out of the little bit of rain). No confetti falling from the sky, no performance from the Sacramento Ballet Nutcracker dancers, and barely any crowd singing Christmas songs all together.
Although it sounds slightly disappointing, it wasn't. It was wonderful not worrying about someone bumping Mila or stepping on Gannon. It was great to watch Gannon become both shy and excited at the same time when he first saw Santa Claus this evening. It was simply a great time that brought back a lot of memories of my parents, sister and I standing in a crowd of strangers singing carols together. My family has changed a bit since then. Moments like these make the loss of my sister sometimes unbearable, but seeing the reaction on my children's sweet faces when the tree lights turn on make going forward in this crazy world so beautiful.
Everything changes and change happens so very fast. It is my wish this Christmas to spend not money, but lots of time with those I love and cherish. It is my wish to relive the good old days of sitting by the fire at home playing games with my family. It is my wish to always see my family happy and healthy. It is my wish to de-stress and live simply again. 'Tis the season for returning to the basics...
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