Comments on: Mele Kalikimaka

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:15:38 +0000

I like to think the “white” in our white christmas will be the white sandy beaches. That will just have to do.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:13:20 +0000

GREAT posting Gill. I am also focused on “experiential” holiday gifts – sharing good times with food and drink vs. exchanging pointless stuff. Sounds like you are going to have a wonderful holiday, even if it is 80 degrees – it’s not like Christmas in Sonoma is ‘white’ lol

By: Gillian

Gillian — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:22:39 +0000

Sara, you and TJ most definitely deserve some date nights. Food, wine, good company… perfect.

Melia, I know! It’s so fantastic to have you here to start some new traditions (as well as stay true to the classics like NKOTB). We may start speaking in unison even more than we already do, though.

Tracey, I totally agree! I can’t believe what a freaking awesome group we have here. It makes it much easier to be far from home when we can drink cider and watch “It’s Always Sunny” together.

Lil Mom, I could just put you in my pocket.

By: Mom

Mom — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:02:28 +0000

In these group photos, why do I always seem to be standing in a hole?

By: tracey

tracey — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:05:02 +0000

It is so weird to be away from “home” during the holidays. We’re just so lucky to have found such a cool group of people to celebrate with. And in your case, you’re so lucky to have family here as well.

Mele Kalikimaka!

By: Melia

Melia — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:11:48 +0000

Usually I read your posts about Hawaii and try to imagine what you’re experiencing, but now I know firsthand! I’m so with you on the no-presents Christmas with the fam. Travels and bountiful dinners are plenty.

I think we’ll have to execute your three-pronged plan of action immediately. I, too, am finding it a challenge to get into the Christmas spirit when we’re away from Sonoma in tropical weather. But as you say, I’m not complaining. We’ll just have to make mai tais a new holiday tradition.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:44:08 +0000

What a fantastic idea, Gill. I love the idea of spending gift money on food and company rather than gifts. TJ and I are spending our money on an extra date day or two, if we can find a sitter!

I’m so glad your family was able to assemble there with you for an early holiday, even if it doesn’t quite feel like Christmas. I’ve always thought that Christmas lights look ridiculous when there’s no snow on the ground, but for the past several years it hasn’t even snowed until January around here anyway!

Have a mai tai for me, my friend, I’m thinking about you!