Opening gifts

As most know, we don't do traditional Christmas celebrations. I do a tiny bit of decoration because it's fun and festive, but I don't buy a tree or have a whole box of decorations. The only thing we do is make and send out holiday cards. Overall, we simply enjoy the time off to relax and be together - and love how the city gets all quiet. With Tesla, however, it's changing. She still has no idea what's going on, but I felt the urge to get in the spirit for her sake. Plus, we received many presents this year, mostly for Miss T. So I decorated our palm tree under which we placed the gifts. And to play along, I waited until the 25th to open them (I say 'I' because Dav really doesn't care). We started the morning with french toast and mimosas. Then sat around and made a big fun mess in the living room. We pretty much had to open T's presents for her, but she's been slowly inspecting her new goods. Tesla got a star named after her! She got a pink poodle outfit that included poodle wings (?). I put the wings on T, but she kept turning, trying to grab them off. Maybe later...She also got her very first baby doll from Kennedy Obaachan. I got a wacky hat from bro & family. I giggled thinking how they thought of me when they saw that hat! It's a bit big so I had Dav try it on, who said he'd gladly wear it and I'm sure he will. We each got fancy bento boxes from my parents - mine comes with a special container that keeps the rice warm. Gotta make more bentos! And finally, the aftermath from the morning...it was a perfect morning. Then we went strolling around Fisherman's Wharf. Happy Holidays!

Comments

[Ian Kennedy]

Glad you like the flower hat!

Izumi tends to pick up things throughout the year as she sees them, saving them for Christmas or birthdays. This one was just one of those things that you see and think, "I know *exactly* who would appreciate this and make good use of it."

[Ele]

I love this - thank you for sharing! Hmm, v. interested in the Xmas morning mimosa concept...