This year, we decided not to buy a Christmas tree. It seemed wasteful to purchase a tree that would sit alone in an empty house over the holidays, only to wither away. Instead, we opted to decorate our new California Redwood tree (our replacement for the Cedar that we cut down over the summer). It just barely fit in the house; however, it still managed to look awfully pitiful as a Christmas tree. But that didn't dampen Tiago's spirits. He was so happy to decorate the tree. And, it was lovely.
To kick off the holiday season, aunt Karen bought Tiago some books, Hanukah gifts and a Menorah to teach him about the Jewish holiday. Tiago really enjoyed lighting a candle each evening, playing with the dreidel, and opening his gifts each morning! It really made the holidays much richer, to honor different family traditions.
As the winter solstice approached, we packed our bags, and tied up loose ends at home and at work. In the frey, we attempted to create a "gingerbread" house out of Graham crackers. It turned out to be a modern, California-chic, house! It was soggy by the next morning. Just as well. We had to eat it quickly before flying out.
Literally minutes before rushing off to the airport (to then wait 3 hours due to delays), Tiago and his peers performed in his school's "Winter Celebration." It was adorable.
Stay tuned for more of the G-Unit Christmas family vacation!
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