Festival of Lights, Mission Inn, Riverside

In the 30 years that my dad's family has lived in Riverside I have never been to the Mission Inn for their Festival of Lights.  It was amazing all of the work that was put into hanging over thousands of lights.  Erik and I likened it to Disneyland...magical!

We took a carriage ride around the Mission Inn and got to see all of the beautiful decorations.

Reindeer and gingerbread, two of my favorite things!!!

Aquarium of the Pacific

Erik took me to the Aquarium of the Pacific to see my favorite Arctic birds...penguins and puffins.  We went after dinner but the cute little things were sleeping. 

We saw so many unique sea creatures and had a great time checking everything out!

Jimenez November/December Birthdays

Our cute "little" cousins!!!

Jamie and her mini me.  My little sister is a clone of Jamie, their personalities are identical.  How did I get so lucky to have two of the same sisters haha?!?

I think the theme of the night was soft and cozy!!!  My grandma turned 89 this year and she loves her slippers and staying warm.

One of the M&Ms!  

Happy Birthday Jamie, Grandma, and Amy!!!

Open House and Welcome Baby

The Holton's beautiful new home!  Upon receiving the invitation we realized that they purchased a home on the street below Brad's childhood home.  It is a gorgeous house and they did a great job making it their own.  

My pregnant cousins!!!  We had no idea they were pregnant at their housewarming but we are could not be more excited for them.  The first cousins to start a family, my grandma couldn't be happier.

My gorgeous sister and brother-in-law a little overdressed for a housewarming haha.  They were on their way to celebrate a good friend's wedding!  

Thanksgiving

 

Mother and Daughter

The Host and Hostess