Christmas 2021 10,000 Lights

"The one thing women don't want to find in their stockings on Christmas morning is their husband."

We Are Off To Rothchild's And Sherman Gardens

We had dinner at Rothschilds at 4:00 PM so we could be in the gardens by 6:00 PM. We walked and talked and danced and kibitzed all night long; well, at least until 9:00 PM.

ROTHSCHILD'S has been the cornerstone of Corona Del Mar for over 45 years. It has been family owned since early conception and has become a place where customers and staff have come to call home.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Bob attempts to explain

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
"Here's to ya!"

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
David enjoys the meal even before it is served!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
"They did not even check my ID!"

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Photo-bombed by Donna

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Just us!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Turn-about is fair play!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The joint was jumping!

We took a stroll in the glistening light tunnel, went under the sea in the Succulent Garden, boogied in the Crystal Disco, experienced a South Beach Christmas in the Tropical Conservatory, and made a wish at The Wishing Tree.

The Orange Train Depot featured model trains and citrus. Aerial silk performers, a fairy forest, and other surprises awaited us throughout the Gardens.

The walk was perfect and the weather just right for a cold Christmas night!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The fog machine was working overtime,
Mary thought it was a FROG machine!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The mushrooms have taken over!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Good evening ladies!  Dianne, Donna, and Mary

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Amazing flowers everywhere.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
They looked so real!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
We looked for the toads but they must have been scared off!


We found one hiding in the bushes!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The frog pond was surrealistic with the fog machine going

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Mr. Toad's home was right on the water!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The choo choo was going around and around!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
David and Bob ran back and forth scaring the little kids (and us too)

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The express was moving quite rapidly

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The train station had the railway map!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
"OK guys, we must move on!

 

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
They looked dangerous.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Hiding in the bushes ready to pounce!


Boo! I am freightening!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Even the orchids took on a different look this evening.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Poor babies, they only have one leg!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Talk about bright.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Lights everywhere.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
It must have taken the staff days to make this so beautiful.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
...and speaking of beautiful!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The wildlife was out this evening.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Looking good guys!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The light tunnel was active this evening

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The grassy area turned into a large sculpture.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Donna is stuck in the time tunnel.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Ahhhhh!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
There were some creative folks working here!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Bob checks the map; we are still here.


He is right; we were totally cool!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
There were 10,000 lights just in this tree alone.
It was called "The Wishing Tree"

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Not too bad considering the lighting challenge.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
One more time.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Everybody smile!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The reds were magnificent.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
She was amazing; made us all dizzy just looking at her act.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Finally, a soft landing.

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
We needed 3-D glasses and they were available!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
The octopus was standing right out front

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Indeed, jelly fish! All we needed was peanut-butter fish!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
OK, who has the glasses?

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Silly us, Dr. Mary has the glasses!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Music time; Donna is ready!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Mary hears the music!

Cheistmas 2021 Night Of 10,000 Lights Sherman Gardens
Ah

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