A few of my favorite things...

Lots of time with the one I love

Trips to the beach

Dewy succulents

Orange houses

Flowers in December 

Palm trees

Christmas colors in the City

Tasty treats

White poinsettia's

Views from the lookout at the de Young Museum 

His and hers

Today we are headed back to Charm City after a lovely week in the Bay Area with Ryan's family. We ate great Italian food, walked all over the city, drank delicious cappuccinos, went to my favorite bookstore, City Lights, wrapped presents, ordered room service, slept in, visited old friends, went to the movies, enjoyed some sun (and plenty of rain), made our favorite tag-team meal, 5 cheese macaroni, watched Christmas specials on TV as a family, took major breaks from Facebook and the internet (hooray!) and all around enjoyed ourselves immensely.

We're pretty bummed to be going home, but I suppose Christmas can't last forever.  At least we all have New Year's to look forward to, right?

Do you have any big plans for the New Year's Eve? My big plans (and goal to incorporate into life in 2011)- one word: mimosa.

Hope you had a great Christmas week, too. Sending love and joy to you and yours for 2011.