Holiday Season Check-list

Even though we don't celebrate Christmas, I still get in the holiday mood during this time of the year. Maybe it is the Christmas songs on the radio, movies on TV or the holiday decor everywhere (or a hidden agenda to get good presents for my birthday >;) ), but I definitely get that warm, fuzzy feeling where I want to spend a lot of time with my family and friends.

There are a few things I like to do or I would like to do (bold print is activities already done):
1. Drink seasonal Starbucks coffee
2. Visit San Jose's Christmas in the Park
3. Go ice skating in Union Square
4. Take a holiday tour in a cable car through San Francisco.
5. See the Nutcracker.

Last week Nazia and I made a plan to visit the well-known San Jose's Christmas in the Park. There was much anticipation built, and the park definitely met our expectations . We spent much time walking around different exhibits, and enjoying the glittering lights. Ayesha joined us later and we went to the nearby House of Siam for dinner. I definitely will come back-maybe make it a tradition.

                My Starbucks Gingerbread latte that made its way to every picture of me.

                     An "extra" Santa we took a picture with...

                                            

 Too cute =)

Gingerbread House

This was my favorite part. Behind us was a forest of trees decorated by San Jose schools and community groups.

Nazia with a girl she convinced to say "Happy Holiday" to the camera.

One of my favorite pictures of Nazia :)

At dinner at House of Siam