Christmas 2021 At The Mission Inn, Riverside

"Christmas is not a date. It is a state of mind." -- Mary Ellen Chase

Traditions Continue

We went to the Mission Inn via Robin and Bob's home this afternoon. The weather was a bit wet and certainly cold but we had a great time.

We boogied down the 91 to Corona at 3:00 PM arriving at Robin and Bob's place at 3:30 PM. We visited them and did pictures by the trees/ Oh, we did have a glass of wine to get into the mood!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
The "classic tree" is in the den and it is beautiful!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
The Disney Tree is in the Living Room and it was also beautiful!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
The girls reviewed the new ornaments on the tree and we saw the Space Shuttle which we got them at Roger's Gardens.

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
The proud decorator

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Smoooooch!  Trees have that effect on us!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
A magnificent lady; I am very lucky!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
She said, "Smile" so I did!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
We like being in love!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
The Duda's join me in the picture!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Back in the Den we get the good pictures!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
A small libation before we head down the freeway?!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
We arrive right on time; our reservations were for 6:00 PM!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Looking good guys!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Hard to believe Nick is twenty-two!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Ah....

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Bob is being serious.

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Nick closed his eyes!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
I talked Nick into having mussels!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
It had been raining so the outside was covered but too cold for people!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Fewer decorations than previous years but still interesting

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
We avoided the rain buy stepping into the covered areas.

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
We walked toward the main street but alas, many stores were closed and the vendors were not out in full force.

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
What was decorated was decorated nicely/

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Returning to the Inn, Frosty kept an eye on us!

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Dr. Mary loves the holidays

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
Home of not quite 4,000,000 lights this year!  Maybe 500.000?

The Riverside Mission Inn 12/28/2021 with the Duda's
We went back inside and through the lobby to get to the car.


It is a beautiful building.