This time, we gathered at Thais and Lenin’s house. Mom was also invited, but when I went to pick her up, she wasn’t there. She’d gone on a bus trip to see Christmas lights. Mom likes to be the first in line so she can sit in the front seat of the bus – a better view she says.

Sophia was very excited to show Uncle Justin her soccer trophy.

Odin took a liking to Sophia’s peacock wings.

Kellen found some workbooks and practiced math equations

and also managed to enjoy the iPad.

What a fun family evening. The kids got along great. We all had a great time. Thanks to Thais and Lenin for having us over.

Atria El Camino Gardens with Mom.

Uncle Justin is learning not to mess around with Kellen. “That kid can pack a punch. I’m going to have to stop messing with him pretty soon.”

Odin found a comfy spot.

The cooks joked about how many of them it took to put whipped cream on the pumpkin pie. I’d caught five of them watching one person with the squirt can.

Mom really enjoyed herself.