As I sit at my desk reflecting on the past year....while drinking probably/hopefully my last glass of eggnog.....I wonder what 2009 has in store for me. For those of you that know me, my life has gone through many changes this past year.....including a divorce, selling my house, and then trying to make it in a tough real estate market. I should also mention it was my 20 year high school reunion, which always prompts reflection of the past 20 years. This was the first year that I chose to stay in California for Christmas and not go back to Minnesota. After watching the weather reports, I knew I made the right decision. Though, I felt it was very cold in Newport Beach. My sister was gracious to visit me for the holidays from Florida. My family will be meeting up in February for my grandma's 100th birthday, so I will see everyone soon. This Christmas was going to be very different also for the fact that it was my sister and me. I wasn't sure how fun this was going to be.....going to church for Christmas Eve service and then coming home just the two of us for a big dinner. I decided to have the family I mentor for over for a traditional MN Christmas Eve dinner. The grandmother of the family came over with 2 of her 3 grandchildren and her 16 year old son. It was fun to be able to give to a family in an unfortunate situation. Watching the children open presents reminded me of what it was like for me as a child to open presents. We had a great day. Mom even sent some Lefse from MN.....a Christmas tradition for my family. Earlier in the week my sister and I watched the boat parade from a friend's house on Lido Island. I have posted pictures above of the parade.
2009 is going to be a great year......I can feel it already. I have so much to be thankful for. Here is wishing you a great and properous 2009! I will get back to the real estate blogs after the first of the year.
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