The Weekenders

Some friends and I drove up a mountain into the snow and crisp air for a short little getaway. We had a precious cabin, explored the village, danced some casual ballet, and had serious bonding time. I'm so blessed to have these amazing weirdos in my life. (PTL for them)

Here are some highlights... 

THE GANG (minus Jazz, Mitch, Charlie and Kalli)

So much love for this one.

"I have a thing for ferry boats." ;)

Lake Arrowhead Village

Sunrise to start our last day in the snow.

Love these ones so so much.

Girl band album cover

Future roomies

  

Explorin'

 #theweekenders

A Grateful Heart

There are some people who come and go into your life, but there are some special ones that you know are in it for the long haul. Here are my special ones. Thank you Lord for bringing them both into my life.

TO THE SNOW WE WENT

I am only 2 weeks late uploading this... but whatever.

I went on an amazing trip with one of my besties ever, Monica and her fam. We went to her family's ranch house in the mountains from Christmas night to New Years Day. It's in the middle of nowhere so all that is around you is mountains, trees, nature and large wild animals. It was a nice getaway from the real world. When I say "real" I mean the world where everyone has their phone in their faces. No service, no wifi, nothing. And it was so lovely! Here are some highlights.

Christmas Eve Eve Eve feat. Santa

This past Sunday, my dad's side of the family had our "Christmas Eve." And let me just forewarn you, my family makes the CUTEST children ever and this post is mostly showing them being their precious selves.

The best part, in my opinion, of this whole night, was that the real Santa actually came to my cousin's house to pass out some gifts. I was pretty starstruck to be honest, but I had to remember he was just there for the kids...

No, I'm totally kidding. Santa would be way too busy this time of year. But my dad did dress up as him, carrying on a tradition my family has been doing for years, and let me tell you, it was the most adorable thing ever. The little ones were SO excited. He came in, got some big hugs at the door, had the kids sit on his lap to tell him what they wanted, gave them some presents, and then he left (to the back of the house where he could ditch the Santa suit). 

It had to be a bit of a fast goodbye because his beard had a mind of its own and would not stay on. We had some close calls, but no children were scarred by seeing Santa's beard fall off his face, thankfully.

Merry Christmas!