Saturday, January 1, 2011

Mission Inn: Festival of Lights

The day after Christmas we went to Riverside to the Mission Inn. Every Christmas, they go all out and decorate with beautiful lights and vignettes of carolers, Santa's workshop and toy land. It's been years since I've been there at Christmas time. I think the last time, I was pushing Kevin in a stroller. This year, we met up with his girlfriend and her family.


We even saw reindeer all the way from Alaska. Kimberly didn't believe that there was such a thing as a reindeer. She still can't figure out how they fly! Just believe, Kimberly, just believe!

We had some time to kill before we met up with the Portillo's, so we decided to take a carriage ride. If you've noticed, Tom has his eyes open, ever so slightly. He ALWAYS closes his eyes when there's a flash. I've just accepted the fact, I will NEVER have a nice picture of the both of us, if there's a flash. This is as good as it gets!


Awww! So cute!

Taking in the sights!







The Portillo's had these 3D glasses that made every light bulb a snowman. Really cool!

Kevin and Candace

Ben & Kimberly

The Portillo family

The Verkaik family

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!


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