Greenspot Farms Lighted Hayride

I don't know how Amy finds such fun places to go, but she did it again.  Greenspot Farms, an actual working farm, was decked out and lit up for the season.  We took a hayride through the fields and got to see some fun displays.

 

Merry Christmas mom

 Amy, Todd, and Owen joined me in decorating mom's tree this year.  Amy kept saying we needed to add more icicles, that grandma would want more.  She then proceeded to demonstrate how to put each icicle on individually, being careful to cover the entire tree!  I then told her that many times, after mom went to bed, I'd remove lots of them so you could actually see the ornaments!  Mark and Kris added the wreath a few days later.  

Hot Chocolate, anyone?

 My neighbor gifts are ready...bring on Christmas.

My happy (and stress-free) place

I needed a break from Christmas stress. Ended my walk with some deep breaths at one of my peaceful places. I’m going to the other this afternoon. #relax #breathe #ilovetoseethetemple

 

Book Group Party

 These ladies are my dearest and oldest friends.  We have been a book group for over 30 years.  We've traveled to England and Cedar City together.  And we have discussed countless books together.  Many of our group and either moved away or passed away, but those of us left are going strong.  I love these ladies.

Disneyland Day 3

 Using my last Disneyland pass today. Me and a million others.  I have loved going t Disneyland during the holiday season.  Today I went to California Adventure for a little while and rode Monster's Inc because they are closing it down to put a new attraction in.  I wanted to say goodbye to Sulley and Mike! Also Soarin', just because I love it.  I saw the Christmas parade...if you want to call it that.  Actually, it was only a few characters walking down the street, stopping every few feet to do a little dance.  Pluto was cute, though.  I saw the parade again, and this time, Santa waved hello to me! And I loved all of the cute poses the photographers had me make.  What a fun day.

Mission Inn

 I had heard that the Mission Inn was a terrific place to go see Christmas lights, so Amy and I decided to have a mother/daughter date night.  After some time in the Redlands temple doing sealings, we made our way to Riverside.  It did not disappoint.  It was so beautiful.  And our brisket sandwich at Hero's was the perfect end to our evening.  Delicious  Just watch out for the pickles #mymouthburnedforever