Rain in Los Angeles for Christmas?

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We had rain for Christmas eve and Christmas day, and for just a moment we were hoping it might get cold enough for snow. But then we came to our senses and realized we couldn't handle actual freezing weather and just enjoyed the rain. Inspired by Jerri and Bren, we welcomed Loredo the Lemon Tree to the family. A Eureka Lemon Tree is the newest member of the Nash clan and will be going in the ground in another month or two when we redo the back garden. Yes Dorothy, we are going to finally redo the back garden. "It's the land Katie O'Hara. Nothing matters but the land."

Getting Ready for Santa

Jess made a real effort this year. Wrapping most of the presents, baking cookies, and helping to cook Christmas dinner. Santa loved his snacks and Barbie even helped out in the kitchen. Barbie prefers to cook au natural.

Santa Makes His Mark

Santa and his reindeer were happy this year with cookies, muffins, celery and carrots. Magic North Pole Santa Snow was tracked all over the front porch, and through the living room from the fireplace. The reindeer made quite a mess of their snack with typical deer enthusiasm.

The School Xmas Show 2008

So this year Jessica moved up in the school show ranks and had a speaking part for the first time. Grades Pre-K through 2nd just do a class song, but 3rd through 6th do a short play. This year Jess was Reindeer #1 and had three lines. Finding the all-brown reindeer ensemble was a challenge, but Jess managed to accessorize well with a freshwater pearl necklace (those genetics courtesy of Adrian's side of the family). A fun night overall and pics above with friends Ananda, Sydney, little pre-K Samantha and new friend Leah in 4th grade.

The Bubble Mustache