We had to wait until after my work Christmas party at the top of the Stratosphere Saturday night - I was the party planner, so there was no way I could miss it.
We left Sunday morning for the 12 hour drive home. Side note - we used to be able to make it in under 10 hours. The more kids we have, the longer and more frequent the stops. Henry was really good on this trip - probably one of our best since he was born.
Monday we went to Apple Hill, though the season is pretty much over and the apples are harvested. A few of the larger orchards stay open until Christmas Eve so we stopped in for some apple doughnuts, a few local food items for gifts, and of course, a caramel apple.
We also went down to Sacramento for Megan's traditional Chinese food dinner -usually she does it on Christmas Eve but we did it early since our family and Matty's would be gone by then. The kids made gingerbread houses and played so well together!
One other Christmas bucket list item - the lights at Dovewood Court down near Sacramento. The cul de sac where everyone has to decorate for Christmas - and they go ALL OUT! I hope they get a break on their power bill somehow because these houses are covered in lights, plus blow ups and snow machines and music!
We also took a stroll down Main Street Placerville after a lunch at Mel's Diner.
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