Village Christmas Stroll

We live 1 block from our local downtown "village'' and we love it.  Several times a year there are "events" in the village that we walk to and enjoy--each year on the Friday before Thanksgiving the village does a big holiday stroll and Christmas tree lighting (each year I ask why they don't do it the Friday AFTER Thanksgiving, but I digress...) and there is always tons to see, do and eat. 

It was quite chilly, at least for CA standards, so we actually had to pull out the fuzzy gloves to wear.  Charlie is turning out to be that boy that refuses to wear anything except shorts and a t-shirt--he would die before he'd put on long pants, or even a coat--his green coat was forced on with much screaming, but quickly came off for the rest of the night.  He was freezing, but wouldn't admit it.  I finally gave in this week and bought him a whole new batch of shorts, as his summer ones don't really fit anymore.  And shoes?  Rarely.


Lauren asked for an American Girl doll and a Hello Kitty Bank that fits dollar coins (she gets gold dollars from her Hyer grandparents and can't get them in her piggy bank)

Kate asked for a Fur Real Go Go Walking Puppy and a robe...


Charlie asked for a Thomas and Percy train--he got James from Andy's parents when they were here last time..

Family shot--Brooke is stuffed against me in the carrier...