Category Archives: Holidays

We love all of the holidays becuase it means we get to see the kids and grand kids and great grandkids

Christmas Dinner At The Panda Inn

Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2016 by Paul

Many of us who are “empty nesters” get together on Christmas Day and celebrate at the local Chinese Restaurant while watching “A Christmas Story”. Empty Nester has many definition including kids out of town, kids doing their own things with … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve… Disneyland Here We Come

Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2016 by Paul

We did it.  Sue’s 53rd consecutive visit to Disneyland on Christmas Eve! Join the fun!

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Celebration Day!

Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 by Paul

Paul got out and walked for an hour this morning.  It was really needed! Join the walk and a few snaps. We rested most of the day to get prepared for a busy evening.  We did our annual Naples walk … Continue reading →

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Temecula…Malarkey’s…Hallmark

Posted on Monday, December 19, 2016 by Paul

We are off early and heading towards Tececula to do some tasting and more pickup of wines from our clubs.  We went with the Finch’s while Ed and Kathy went in their own car.  We dined at Falkner and the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Paul & Topper’s Mistletoe Ball

Posted on Friday, December 16, 2016 by Paul

We rested up today as the weekend is going to be so busy and it is Paul’s birthday! We watched a Hallmark Movie entitled “Broadcasting Christmas”.  Summary:  When her on-air partner decides to depart America’s favorite morning show, Veronika Daniels … Continue reading →

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Dining Out & Dining Out

Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 by Paul

Our cleaning service comes on wednesdays which was today so we had to leave about 11:00 AM.  We decided to try a new Italian Restaurant in Seal Beach next to O’Malley’s on Main Street.  It was excellent!  We then did … Continue reading →

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The Big Day Is Here

Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2016 by Paul

The big event of the season… We took one hundred family and friends to the annual Candlelight Dinner Theater Christmas Play in Claremont.  We began this tradition 30 years ago with just the two of us and over the years … Continue reading →

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Great Last Day Of November

Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 by Paul

We stayed near the house most of the day as Paul thought he was getting a bug but that was not the case.  we went to the nursery about 2:30 to pick up some new vegetables.  The derned sow bugs … Continue reading →

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Feuerzangenbowle Time!

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2016 by Paul

Hans and Kerstin have again invited us to their beautiful home to celebrate the Christmas season with a Feuerzangenbowle. This is our fourth year of celebrating the day after Thanksgiving with the Thedens and friends and it is always a … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2016 by Paul

Yeah! Another year has passed an we are giving thanks again! Join us at Old Ranch and later in the day with our son and grandson and great greatddaughter! We went to Old Ranch Country Club for Thanksgiving and celebrated … Continue reading →

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