The Magic Kingdom

Well, it's time to revive the blog once again.  Emily, Max, Ruben and I are leaving at approximately 5 pm tomorrow for the long drive to Anaheim to go to Disney Land.  The last few days of work have been very intense and I am ready for some relaxation......if you can call a trip to Disney Land relaxing.  It's more like a military campaign.  But before you know it, that "Disney Magic" has got you and you're staring up at the snow falling on Sleeping Beauty's Castle with tears in your eyes.

J and I have had several little trips since we got back from our cruise.  A mistake in color of a chair I bought at Ikea was a good excuse to get away to PDX for a weekend.  And a yen to see the lovely lights and raging surf of Shore Acres (and the incentive of a cheap night at the casino) was enough of a reason to go to Coos Bay for another weekend.

Shore Acres sunset

Sunset and lights at the pond

I also hosted Thanksgiving dinner and the White Elephant Christmas party.  It is so much fun to be with my family and share laughs and companionship.  Special thanks to Jeff and Max for co-hosting and Emily for help with TG dinner. 

Betsy and Robert

Ruben

Haley and Carol

Lavona won the Tacky Christmas sweater contest

Big Turkey and big smile

Watching the white elephant openings

So stay tuned for our continued adventures.  Emily is co-hosting the blog so she can download instant pictures. Be prepared for pix of Indy, Tower or Terror and the "wildest ride in the wilderness".   Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to Disneyland we go......by way of Redding, Sacramento, Stockton and Santa Nella.  Can't wait to eat some of that Pea Soup Andersen's soup!