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A Christmas Story

Once upon a time, there was a very lucky girl. She had friends from all walks of life. She also had a very large family. Even if only for a short while, she was able to spend Christmas with each of them and she had a wonderful time..

Yeong, a friend from HS, came from Texas for a short visit during the holidays. Nancy, Valerie and I were able to meet up with him for lunch at Macaroni Grill in Northridge. It's always great to talk about old times and to catch up on the last 11 years. Like Val pointed out, it felt like we were all never really apart. Can't wait to do that again!

My cousin, Emma, always makes a point to invite me to her gatherings with her friends from work. They are a sweet bunch and I've enjoyed hanging out with them. Here are the girls at Mary and Rocco's Christmas party at their new place in Winnetka.

Emma and I by Mary's colorful tree.

Rocco and the girls enjoying my red velvet and buttercream cupcakes. :)

Marc with the girls.. and Cora passed out in the back. This picture says it all..

I got to see more of Marc during his visit to LA and also saw some friends from middle school I haven't seen in years. We met up at BJ's in Glendale and had a cute little gift exchange. (L -->R) Chuoung and his wife, Marc, Emma, Katie, Lizzie, Me, Fulbert, and Christina.

Niner and I had dinner with one of our favorite couples, Jen and Randy, at the Benihana in Santa Monica. Then we had some beer and good laughs at Brittania Pub. 

On Dec 23rd we gathered around the pole to celebrate Festivus at Jessica's with the Band Buddies.

We've been spending Christmas Eve at the Arshadi-Arnold's for a few years now. It's always a great time with great food and great company.

On the same night Niner and I made a stop at Moo's house so I could open my presents. There, waiting for me, was my super mixer from Niner and Moo got me a cute/ gorgeous little cupcake pendant to go with it. :)

Christmas Day was spent with more family.


My fam with the presents I got them.

My Lola and I. <3

Then we celebrated some more at the Beduya's on Christmas night like we always do.

The kiddies putting together their gingerbread houses, a gift from Lizzi and I. 

The men of the family.

Left: The sibblings.. My Dad, Auntie Sonia, Auntie Cecil, and Auntie Bebe, Right: Liz and I

Cousin picture before our yearly White Elephant gift exchange. (Too bad Emma had to work!)

We also celebrated Darah's Birthday. That red velvet cake was delicious!

Finally, Niner got her present from me! Just as she guessed.. a Wii. And she's already spent plenty of time with it!

It was a beautiful Christmas!.. The End.
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  2. dbxcakesDecember 31, 2010 at 5:37 AM

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