It was Christmas lights viewing tonight. I also got myself sick tonight. We made it a night in the cold, looking at houses that are more expensive than I will ever be able to afford and their fancy light decorations. Originally, we were supposed to have our guys study tonight. The one we have been doing on a weekly basis to work on improving our marriages, but people started canceling. My brother in law, Matt, wasn't going to make it. Our friend Chas had some of his wife's family in town, so he was out. Then Brandon told us that he was going back to work after being out sick and wanted to get to bed early to get a good nights sleep. Since apparently he hasn't been going to bed early all those days off from work. The funny thing about two of those guys, was that their excuses for not going seemed to be a little wishy washy. Raina and I stopped over at Matt and Yoli's house to pick up something, and that is when we found out the real reason Matt wasn't going to our guys study. They were planning on going to see the Christmas lights in Naples, because it was the only night they could go with my niece Kailee. Granted, it was a good reason, but Matt could have been straight forward and told us in the beginning. The funny thing was that Yoli had just told us that they were staying home to make Kailee work on her science project and how important it was to get it done. Then in the next breath tell us about how they wanted to go see the lights. It was quite comical. So that is when we decided to switch our plans from going on Wednesday, to going a day early to go with them.
The next step in our mad scheme, was to convince the rest of the clan that was supposed to go with us on Wednesday, to now switch to Tuesday. Chris and Liz had to make some minor adjustments, but they were in. Brandon had given us a reason that I expected would keep him out of going to see the lights as well. For some reason it was a good enough reason to not go to the guys study, but then would allow him to go out to Naples. Even though he would get home about the same time from either one. So, that meant Brandon and Brooke were in. Chris and Kelly were not going to make it. They had already gone. So, we made it a night of the festival of lights.
Naples is fantastic to see if you love seeing all kinds of Christmas lights and decorations. Pretty much the whole neighborhood gets together and decorates in a theme. This year, a salute to the local Long Beach Olympians. Olympic rings on all kinds of houses. All different styles of lights. Even a Captain Morgan Statue with a Santa hat on. A couple of Leg Lamps from A Christmas Story. And a house that decorates in the style of the Griswold's from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Tons of lights covering the house. I think the best part was sitting and watching Christmas movies on a projector in front of a house and sipping on the hot chocolate they were selling outside. Not a bad idea on such a cold night. I think we picked the coldest night, not to mention a windy night, of the year. I am not normally a cold person, but it was cold last night. Even with my thermals on and warm jacket. I had a blast. Even if the In and Out I ate made me sick. I can't believe it. I had to suffer through stomach pains and nausea through the night. It was worth it. We had a blast.
This Day In History: 1732
Benjamin Franklin began publishing "Poor Richard's Almanac."
Born This Day: 1961
Reggie White - Hall of Fame NFL Defensive End.
"If the human mind was simple enough to understand, we'd be too simple to understand it."
-Emerson Pugh
Festival of lights.
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| Now that is a beard! |
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| So awesome. |
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| Jewish Christmas. |
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| You can barely see Chris and I "Kevining" in the background. |
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| Got a little of the Captain in you? |
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| One of our dream houses. |
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