Playing in the Sand instead of the Snow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This holiday season, we are missing family and the traditions of home, but we are so happy and grateful for being able to celebrate here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instead of our usual towering pine tree, this year we've a branch strung with shells and lights.

 

 

An arty shot of the glowing gingerbread lantern (which the coatis devoured as soon as we turned our heads.)

Praying Mantis instead of deer in the yard.

Building sand mermaids instead of snowmen.

Sunset swims instead of sledding.

Horseback Riding instead of sleighriding.

Costa Rican wildlife themed bananagrams, in preparation for Grandma's visit.