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A Quiet Holiday Weekend at Home

·San Marcos, California·#christmas#San Diego#home-life#holidays#decorating
A Christmas-themed mug with hot chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a candy cane on a red and white tray.

The few days after Thanksgiving in 2018 were quiet ones spent at home. The holiday season officially kicked off with festive mugs of hot chocolate, loaded with whipped cream and candy canes.

We spent most of the weekend getting the decorations up. The centerpiece was our white Christmas tree, which we covered in a mix of colorful, mismatched ornaments we've collected. The bright lights really stood out against the white branches. We also had a smaller, more traditional green tree with simple red bows and silver jingle bells.

At night, the main tree was visible through the living room window, a bright spot against the dark. It was a nice, welcoming view from the balcony.

The dog was maybe the most excited one in the house. For him, the holiday meant a new collection of plush toys to carry around. He seemed pretty content with his gingerbread man and a new red squeaky toy.

A green and white chevron mug filled with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a candy cane, saying "baby, it's cold outside".A brightly lit white Christmas tree with colorful ornaments stands in front of a window, reflecting in the glass.A brightly lit white Christmas tree with colorful ornaments, silver garland, and a reflected tree in a window.A close-up of a Christmas tree decorated with red poinsettias, silver bells, and golden baubles.A white Christmas tree decorated with colorful ornaments, white lights, a black cat-like figure, and a "Happy Holidays!" card.A brightly lit Christmas tree is seen through a window at night, with a balcony railing and string lights in the foreground.A light brown dog stands on a tiled floor with two plush toys in front of it.A tan dog stands over a red toy on a woven rug, with green text "HaHah! Take that big brother!" overlaid.

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