Wednesday, December 26, 2007
CHRISTMAS UP NORTH
We made the most of our trip to the Bay Area. Even though we were only up there for literally 2 days, including driving time, we managed to see everybody we had planned on seeing.
We first visited Gary and Regina and got to see their beautiful home right along the water. Granted, we didn't get there until after 10pm and Regina had to work the next day, but we still had a great time visiting with them.
We stayed with Karena's aunt's family. We also spent Christmas Eve with all of Karena's dad's extended family. There is always a lot of food there (complete with a time for appetizers, main course, and dessert). And for the first time, I got to be included in their family picture that sported over 20 people. (It was my first time because they don't take the picture every year.)
Finally, on Christmas morning, we got to visit with Raymond & Sandra and Sandra & Gabe & Caleb. We feasted on some delicious pancakes and waffles together before we headed back home.
I've decided that I'm not such a fan of the street/traffic signs in the Bay Area. Many seem to be poorly lit or put in the wrong place. It helped to have Karena navigating for me. But it's worth putting up with a little driving difficulty to spend time with family.
We made the most of our trip to the Bay Area. Even though we were only up there for literally 2 days, including driving time, we managed to see everybody we had planned on seeing.
We first visited Gary and Regina and got to see their beautiful home right along the water. Granted, we didn't get there until after 10pm and Regina had to work the next day, but we still had a great time visiting with them.
We stayed with Karena's aunt's family. We also spent Christmas Eve with all of Karena's dad's extended family. There is always a lot of food there (complete with a time for appetizers, main course, and dessert). And for the first time, I got to be included in their family picture that sported over 20 people. (It was my first time because they don't take the picture every year.)
Finally, on Christmas morning, we got to visit with Raymond & Sandra and Sandra & Gabe & Caleb. We feasted on some delicious pancakes and waffles together before we headed back home.
I've decided that I'm not such a fan of the street/traffic signs in the Bay Area. Many seem to be poorly lit or put in the wrong place. It helped to have Karena navigating for me. But it's worth putting up with a little driving difficulty to spend time with family.
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