Monday, November 26, 2007

Kooza

We had a nice Thanksgiving holiday. It started on Tuesday night when a friend, myself and our kids took BART into the city to meet up with our husbands. It was my daughter's first time on the train and only my son's second time so it was a little adventure for them. We're only about 45 minutes away from the city but it's not often that we visit. We got off at the Embarcadero Station, went into the Hyatt to look at their Christmas decorations, took some quick pictures and then walked across the street to the Ferry Building to meet up with the Dads. We had dinner at a little Italian place nearby and then went on to the show. We had a wonderful time. Amazing, colorful and a lot of fun. This was my fourth and probably the best. Last year's Corteo (we had front row seats) was my favorite when it comes to costumes and set design. Well it was a memorable Thanksgiving holiday and now it's time to plan and prepare for Christmas. I've started my lists: the christmas card list, the gift list, list for son's birthday, etc. . .

Wednesday, November 21, 2007



A very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday to all!

Friday, November 16, 2007



Not too much painting going on these days. Preoccupied with the week ahead. We have tickets for Kooza (Cirque du Soleil) for Tuesday night, on Thursday we have 19 family members here for Thanksgiving, Friday we have guests again, Saturday there's a big birthday party at a friend's home and Sunday the family gets together again to see my mother-in-law before she flys home the next day.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

November


November. Just a bit over two weeks before Thankgiving. I promise myself each year that I will not let myself get overwhelmed and stressed out for the holiday season but I always do. Besides the preparation for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all the get togethers that go with that, we have four family birthdays including my son's. This year we also have three company holiday parties we have to attend.
I will do my best to slow down this year, enjoy the process and remember the important things. I will keep it simple. Simple decorating, simple menus, simple gifts. I'm off now to make my lists.