Monday, December 26, 2011

Santa Claus came to town

This will be a short post but we had to capture the overnight visit from Santa. The kiddos got bikes and power wheels, beautiful look-a-like dolls, and sleeping bags.

Maddi got her long-awaited Barbie bike that she has ridden everyday in Palm Desert (which will change once we return to Portland's rain). Sammi got a BWM convertible Power Wheel (guess that's the difference between Santa in Portland and Santa in Southern California)

So wonderful to share the holidays with family. We had delicious french toast a la Chris with extra crispy bacon and tons of beautiful fruit. Again we were hosted by amazing family - this time Aunt Sarah and Uncle Chris in Wildomar. Their house is gorgeous. Our family had a little suite with two rooms and a Jack & Jill bath (something we want in our next house). The girls skinny-dipped in the hot tub, and rode their new bikes in the park-like yard. We played Taboo and Dumb Ass. Both are must-have's. Don't worry Stuart, Aly, and Susan - we will certainly have those at our next wine/game night.














The adults got to go wine tasting in Temecula the next day. There was a little something for everyone. Oooh, I love the Temecula wineries. 




We also visited downtown Temecula and found a wonderful spice shop called the "Old Town Spice Merchants." Imagine vanilla infused sugar, a four peppercorn blend, truffle salts galore, or a mole spice rub. They had it all.

 























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