This Christmas was very different. I didn't really plan out a meal. The gifts were simple and we didn't have anything planned for Christmas Eve. It's hard because the kids are little and it's exhausting to travel with them. They don't like being in the car for long periods of time and they'll fight and scream, so we just decided to stay home this year.
I had read online that there California was experiencing King tides this year and the tides would be really low.
I wasn't sure if it would be too cold for the kids but it ended up being warm enough that they wanted to dip their feet in the water.
I had them wear rainboots because I thought it'd be too cold but they quickly removed them. Especially Miss I Hate Shoes (Lilah)
The tide pools were perfect for the little people.
And that water was so clean too. I thought we'd find little crabs and some more sea life. There wasn't too much but it was still fun.
I love the rock formations caused by the water. I think it's so beautiful.
My little humans + the beach= Heaven
I almost wished I would've brought my swimsuit. The water was so clear I wanted to get in.
Lilah found herself a little tide pool to dip her feet in.
Next, we went to Sunset Cliffs. It took us so long to get parking and the fog came in really quickly so we didn't get as pretty as pictures as I would've liked.
It was so crazy how low the tide was. There were people waking around at the bottom which could never happen on a normal day.
My little humans which I love so much.
For Christmas Eve dinner I didn't think anything would be open so we stopped at the first Chinese take-out place. The little humans are really stressful at restaurants so we ate in the car where everyone was contained and it didn't matter if they would scream or fight. We had a beautiful view of rats running in and out of the dumpster, haha! Later on, we went to find a bathroom and realized there were SO many places open to eat. We'll know now for next time.
Our Chinese take-out Christmas Eve dinner.
Mike had the idea to go see the temple lights afterward.
I wished we could've walked on the temple grounds but the gate was closed.
I can't imagine what it must be like to be a none member and see this amazing castle. Totally wished it was not under construction when we got married here.
Cuties
We got home in time to get in our Christmas jammies and get some cookies and milk ready for Santa.
Lilah said she wanted a picture with Daddy.
Cookies, milk and drawings for Santa.
Santa left his gifts inside the chimney.
It was definitely a different, more relaxed Christmas this year. We'll see what next year brings.
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