Fun at Candy Cane Lane

We went down to El Segundo for our annual visit to Candy Cane Lane. The kids enjoyed looking at the block of houses decorated (some much less than others) while drinking their hot chocolates.

I think Xavier enjoy d his fried pickles at dinner much more though.

Paramount Christmas tree

We love this time of the year in our city. We grabbed Starbucks and took a few minutes to admire the giant tree that is decorated for the holidays.

Our house for the holidays!

Xavier's Christmas creations

Xavier has started to make some crafts at Marla's. He is so proud of each one and he says he has made each one for "his sissy" every time he brings a new one home.

My favorite so far is this Grinch one.

Yo Gabba Gabba - pt 1

We went to see the Gabba gang at the Shrine and the kids had such a good time. Maybe a little too much fun - Xavier was so sad and cried when they performed their goodbye song.

Yo Gabba Gabba - pt 2

Marlie's back!

Our family elf is back for her monthlong holiday stint in the Avila house. The kids were excited to see her!

Ati hugged her and told her a lot has happened since she last saw her - she "started Kindergarten, won an award at school, lost TWO teeth, learned all her words and letters in school, and can read!"

Xavier didn't want to hug her, but he gave her a high five. Hahahahaha