Whew!  We weren’t sure we were going to be able to make a trip to the beach this visit. The weather hasn’t been cooperating and our time has just been flying by.  Even though we have a lot to do before the holiday we decided to go and just enjoy.  We ate at our favorite place and then went to Zuma Beach in Malibu. Ah…not a bad way to enjoy a fresh seafood lunch with this view… Fun at Zuma beach.  I should know better to bring their suits no matter what the month.

It was a beautiful warm sunny day.  So we decided to go ice skating at Pershing Square in downtown. The kids both did really well.  This is Piper’s third time skating and by the end of the session she was going around all by herself.  This was Andrew’s first time and he did a nice job balancing himself.  We can’t wait to go again.   Getting ready to skate

Piper above on her final loop around.  In the background is mommy’s new office building. They just recently relocated.  Grandpa and Andrew got to take a quick tour. The rink is a good size for it being outdoors.

Grandma, Piper and I went to the Nutcracker this afternoon.  It’s become a nice tradition.  We had terrific seats this year.  We were only 3 rows back from the front.

Thursday evening we enjoyed a wonderful Christmas concert performed by Piper’s school.   Left to right: Teddy, Evan, Piper, Karolina, Katherine, Ava-Kate, Caden and EmilyAva-Kate and JacksonEliana and Nathan