Holiday Festivities

It's been a busy week, as Christmas is nearing. I've caught up with various friends and also done a little celebrating. On Saturday night, I did a couple of new things: checking out the Christmas lights at The Grotto and along Peacock Lane. We also managed to squeeze in pizza at BJ's and a trip to the mall, which was hopping despite the late hour (10:30 pm on a Saturday night)!

It was a night loaded with laughs. I don't think all of us have laughed quite that hard in a long time. We were all being a little silly, and Kathy and I got into "flash wars," where we were taking pictures in the car. Luckily, our driver (Victor) wasn't blinded, but everyone else was, including the two photographers!

At The Grotto, where everyone was supposed to be quiet and meditative...ha! Our group was lucky it wasn't kicked out! Doesn't this say "dorkness" instead of "darkness"?!??! On the way to Peacock Lane...which is when the "flash wars" ensued...
The infamous Peacock Lane had a house with a ferris wheel AND the leg lamp from A Christmas Story (look in the 2nd floor window)...
Time for a little food at BJ's!
And a quick trip to the mall for last minute shopping--which none of us really needed to do, but it was fun being there watching all the crazy people who were buying...
Hope you are enjoying the last few days until Christmas!

Christmas at Glenn's

Stopped by to pick up Glenn on our way to the Saturday night festivities and found he had done a little decorating! Got some great photos, and even Jack was enjoying the holiday decor!

I Need a Cookie Monster

Today would be a great day for the Cookie Monster! Suz, Kathy, and I got together and had a cookie making swap that lasted most of today. Needless to say, all three of us have a TON of cookies at each of our houses. Here's the whole story in pictures...

I know I'm pooped from all the activity, but it was loads of fun! And the cookies are pretty yummy, too! Thank you, Kathy & Victor, for letting us take over your kitchen for the afternoon!