Havasu Christmas

Taos had a little Christmas excitement before we left home.   Janna and Mike invited us all to their house for a little pre-Christmas linner.     As usual, I forgot to take any photos of people, but I did manage a few shots of the big guy's joy.....and Janna's delicious Lemon pie!

come and get me says Kayce!

After a few beautiful days in Lake Havasu, we're now sitting at our nice, quiet site in Desert Hot Springs (Catalina Spa and RV Resort) until Christmas day.    Flat Stanley is lit, and our little Palm Springs silver tree is sitting on Beluga's dashboard.   Let Christmas begin!

my view

pay no attention to the lg. reindeer in front of Flat Stanley...

Back to the beginning of this mini trip....Lake Havasu City.    The weather was just about perfect.   Sunny and warm, but not hot.    Beautiful sunsets over the lake.   We had a great site at Lake Havasu State Park, right next to Pam and John!

We were there to eat and visit and see the beautiful light displays around the London Bridge.     

second cup with Pam's Rugelach

Pam made and brought several goodies for us to sample.   Even Taos enjoyed treats from Gramma Pamma.    Thanks Pam!

what do you want, she asks.....duh!

dinner beside the bridge

After dinner we walked under the Bridge and along the canal, enjoying the colorful lights and the kids having a ball playing in the fake snow.   Soapy snow foam looks Christmasy but isn't the best for making snow angels....

she emerges from the "snow"

One afternoon Dave and I (and Taos) went into "downtown" Lake Havasu City looking for a few groceries.   We were happily surprised to find the main street filled with beautiful classic cars.   Every parking spot was taken by old Ford coupes, resto mods, corvettes, hellcats, roadsters and rat rods. etc.   We walked the entire street, stopping here and there to ogle, and perhaps eat a little ice cream....

After dinner (Barley Bros. Brewery) we all piled into our Jeep and set off to follow a map I found that would lead us through various neighborhoods to view individual's Christmas displays.     Dave drove, John worked Google Maps, and we found 12 of the 31 homes on the list.    Too much food in our bellies was making us all sleepy and driving through dark street after dark street was taking its toll on us all.   We'll finish the list next year!

his light was out, but I loved his face

up on the roof top

faa laa laa laa laa, cluck cluck cluck, cluck - right?

In case you're tired of Christmas lights.....here's Annie!