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You all know that last year, with Matt’s hospital recovery on December 9, we did not have much of a Holiday Merriment. Therefore, this year, we were determined to celebrate, not only the season, but the fact that Matt is healthy and can enjoy it with us (well, work aside). The only hospital we got to see was the place where Matt had his colonoscopy (everything was normal).

While we did not do anything spectacular, just living this time without worries was a blessing. As always, the season kicked-in in high gear the first week of December, intermingling with Keegan’s birthday celebration: on December 1, Keegan opened his first birthday present, from his grandparents: the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar.

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The annual Winter Wonderland event at Keegan’s school was on December 4th. We visited the vendors, got some snacks and of course, Keegan had a blast sledding down the snow.

On December 6, after our Christmas tree shopping, the infamous La Jolla Holiday Parade took place. Keegan was there with his school band, wearing a spiffy uniform.

he looks so grown up in real clothes

It was an interesting event, and I loved to watch him, with his trumpet. He looked so serious and mature.

Keegan and I also got to walk behind a second group, later in the parade: his Italian School. The group was led by an awesome Ferrari, owned, curiously enough, by a British guy. Too bad he did not offer rides, but I did get to sit in it for a minute. It was pretty awesome!

Keegan enjoyed goofing around with his friend Ale.

It took me a while to get motivated to decorate this year, but I still got it done on time. I even did some small crafts. I was happy with the results.

my reindeer wreath

Christmas kitty

Holiday cards make for a cute decoration

I was even happier when Matt and Keegan helped me decorate the tree, something I really hate to do (but I can’t live without a Christmas tree).

We participated in my annual work brunch, which was delicious as always, and a great excuse to dress up for once.

not the best photo of us, but nice to see us dressed up

We also doubled up on school shows: since Keegan is in band, they had their own end of year concert…Keegan looked adorable, but the show was atrocious.

The traditional winter show was a lot better. The costumes were very cute and it was not too long.

A momentous, long awaited moment, happened this year, during the holiday season: Star Wars VII, The Force Awakens got released after a two year wait.

getting ready

We bought tickets in advance, but we were still lucky to find decent seats, even showing up 30 minutes early. The theater was already full. Granted, it was not the most original movie, following a very similar story line than Episode IV, but I loved it. There were even a few surprises. Now building the new Lego sets will be even more fun, since we remember where they were in the movie.

It must have been a very exciting morning, because Keegan crashed out in the afternoon on our new Papasan Chair. I do not blame him: it is so comfortable!

That weekend we went to watch the Boat Parade of Lights, which features many boat parading around San Diego Bay, all decked out, and the boys worked on a Minions Ginger Bread House.

We introduced Fireball to the outdoors, since he was dashing out or at least attempting it, at any occasion. Because of the canyon and the fear he would disappear there, we got a leash to keep an eye on him. I can’t say he loves the leash, but it is the only way to keep him safe, at least for now. He does love the outdoors…

Keegan’s school closed, “conveniently” after Thursday, December 17. Who decides the schedules??? Matt and I both had to work till the 23, so, Friday he came to work with me and then we signed him up for three days of Science Camp. He actually had a great time. At the end of the first day, we went to Ezra’s and Quinn’s house for some cookie decorating fun. It was great, and I ate so many cookies…I also had a delicious healthy dinner, in my defense. Keegan got invited to stay for a sleepover, so we had the evening off and relaxed.

The last couple of days before Christmas went by quickly, with last minute preparations and even a girls’ night out with Sara, eating hot pot at a Mongolian restaurant. Then it was finally vacation time!

Christmas Eve was a little crazy, especially because Matt had to go to work for a bit. Keegan was bouncing off the wall from excitement, but we were finally able to calm him down. After he went to bed it was Wrapping Time! I actually enjoy this part, and choosing which movie to watch while getting everything ready. This year we chose The Ref, which is quite entertaining. No cookies for Santa this year, but Fifi, our Elf on the shelf, was still there, watching. Keegan still enjoyed the tradition even if he knew we were the ones to move it around. I finally headed to bed around Midnight.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas with a touch of the tropics

Keegan, not surprisingly, woke up bright and early and rushed into our room. In a flurry of paper and ribbons the presents were opened in record time.He was very happy with his loot.

rocking out with the new headphone, that kitty promptly destroyed.

This year, Keegan participated in the gifts exchange, and actually used his allowance to buy us a gift: how cute! We did direct his purchases, but he still paid for them with his own money. Daddy got an Oreo Cookies dipper (with cookies) and I got a pretty necklace we chose together at the craft fair held at his school. Everything there was created and sold by the kids. Impressive.

We called my parents and Skyped with them, and my sister and her family was there too, so they could watch Keegan open their presents: another Lego set, of course, and the full series of Percy Jackson books.

After all was said and done, we went back to bed, while Keegan watched his movie. Two more, blissful hours of sleep. The afternoon was pretty mellow, even if Keegan was cranky. We easily convinced him to take a nap, and we enjoyed some warm sun outside on the deck. We concluded the day with a Movie Night, watching The Book Of Life while munching on delicious home made pizza.

We had a very fun day, and we could not have asked for a merrier Christmas.
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