Christmas Eve surprises!

After convincing conversations that we would be staying in a low budget motel for Christmas (for 2 reasons - there was "no room in any of the inns, and duh...to save money!)
(...and then being overjoyed to hear that would be okay!)
the kids were surprised and impressed when I pulled up the car to valet by the ocean!
Our cozy room had a fireplace and all the amenities to make it a special Christmas Eve in Monterey.


Megan's exquisite taste level is served well here.

With the ocean outside the window, and a fire burning...
lovely setting!

Our very own Christmas Eve dinner!

Mom - you had us fooled!
Merry Christmas!