Another memorable trip to Northern California to visit our amazing family. We went straight to Grammy and Grandpa's. The girl's got spoiled from the start. The next morning after a wonderful breakfast we went to Mommy's old gymnastics center. The girls had fun watching the Optionals workout and getting to do as they please around the entire gym. Mommy wore her old coaches shirt and team jacket! Later that day we met up with Poppa at his property to help clean up the land and prepare for the next phase of rebuilding. We re organized the tire swing and climbing rope and dismantled the zip line to be reconfigured another day. That evening we headed our to see the new Russian River brewery and get a couple boxes of Pliny, and some great food as well. We headed back to the gym once again the next day. Kaylee got her flyaway off the high bar by her self and a double back with the belt on the trampoline. Cienna got super close to her cast to handstand and her ariel on the floor.
We then had our first Thanksgiving dinner at The Marty's. It was completely delicious and so much fun hanging out with family. We stayed for the evening, walked the pups and kids in the rain, which cleared up the smokey atmosphere, then enjoyed our Thanks Christmas present opening. Thanksgiving Day Grammy and Grandpa had many activities planned including a visit from Riley and Chris, and the Payne's. We played in the yard, enjoyed company including the Marty's and Poppa, as well as the crab and roast!
Grammy and Grandpa did the last impromptu hosting of our third Thanksgiving feast with a beautifully prepared turkey compliments of the McFarland's who unfortunately were not feeling well and could not make it. Auntie Carrie got to come as well as the Natal's with more food and plenty of deserts! It's truly amazing to have such great family and friends!!
We made the long trek home more enjoyable with a now becoming family tradition by stopping half way home at Harris Ranch for the evening and fun in the pool in the morning before coming the rest of the way, unpacking, and preparing for the work/school week ahead.
Christmas upon us, we had our Gymnastics Holiday Show just around the corner. We had practice for over a month. Mommy got to choreograph the Optional's routine, and the girls were very excited to perform. They had two extremely enjoyable performances in one day.
We finally got around to decorating the house and getting our Christmas tree. It was a true family effort. Even included a trip to the train store to get more train accessories and additional track.
Kaylee's Brownie troup had a nice gift exchange and lunch at Bucco Di Beppo. Then we all enjoyed an outdoor movie night with the Snow's/Mitchell's. Daddy brought a projector next door and put on Polar Express for us all to watch with a delicious chili dinner, hot chocolate, and smores afterward.
Cienna's Junior troop also did a gift exchange and some neighborhood caroling to celebrate the holiday season. Mommy and Kaylee were the first to see the bright Naples Christmas lights on a fun trolley with her Brownie troop. The whole family family then walked the lighted route with the Bakx and Marshall's.
There was a couple more gymnastics holiday parties as well including one for the coaches at Cal Bowl, then one for the girls to do another secret Santa within their gymnastics team.
Happy Holidays to all of you!
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