Day 2691: Confessions of a first time Santa.

Arlene: acrylic, quick brush sketch

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Confessions of a first time Santa.

Saturday, Ann and I attended the Nakamura party,

after an afternoon concert at the La Mirada Playhouse.

It was totally unexpected when Susan Nakamura asked 

me if I would be Santa? I asked if guys wouldn't be better?

She said she had no takers? I thought for a minute and said okay.

In thirty minutes I was upstairs adding a Santa suit over my own. 

It was a deluxe costume with a beautiful beard, hair & hat.

It was fun high-fiving kids in the restaurant as I returned to the party room. I was being looked at as a different person. 

And, a popular one at that. Fun.

The older kids were more eager, they knew a gift was coming.

The little ones were curious, or leery. Who was this guy? 

Wasn't Santa a tall guy? One 3 years old refused to come to Santa.

The adults kindly welcomed Santa. See more pics here.

I've thought about it several times today & smiled each time.

Just because ...

A smile for Monday ...

Day 2690: A new skill for my resume.

"Feeling Festive": Ink drawing, collage & digital.

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A busy Saturday, while still at the House on the Hill.

Ann had invited me to the Young Americans Holiday 

Matinee Show at the LaMirada Playhouse. It was great.

Next, we drove to Fullerton.

Every year Leo and Susan Nakamura throw a great

holiday party at Angelo & Vinci's in Fullerton.

A party for their family, work-family and Karate family.

This year was a cowboy theme, hats & bandanas provided.

Photo by Denese Montano

Photo by Denese Montano

Santa usually visits the young ones and the young in spirit.

photo bu Mei Okumura

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Santa seemed shorter this year? Maybe a little dumpier?

 

 

photo by Mrs. Nakamura

A new skill for my resume.

Thank you, Susan and Leo, for a surprising and fun party.

Just because ...

(middle child)

A smile for Sunday ...

Day 2502: Congratulations Zack!

Blue Poppy: photo & digital.

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Happy June! 

I always enjoy inserting the new month's artwork 

from good friend and Albuquerque artist, Terry Garrett. 

I so appreciate his talents and generosity.

Thank you Terry!

Saturday was the family's graduation party for

Grandhunk #3 aka Zack Salloum

I tried to get photos of the party before the crowd.

A grey day but a festive party atmosphere.

Seating for nine around the fire pit.

A taco cart with gourmet tacos & fillings.

One of the gifts in the box was Zack's favorite book, I love you Stinky Face! He stopped and read the whole book.

Grandhunks 2,1& 3)Jake, Jordan & Zack Salloums & 

Sedonna, Delaney Sinclairs (missing Kylie) the 6 grew up together.

Grandmother (Teta) Hoda with Jake and Zack.

The Salloums, Jimmy, Logan, Lauren & Maddy

Jake & Lindsey

Cheryl & Johnny Barro

Daughter vs Dad challenge.

Lauren & George

Josh, Zack and Kuieh

Zack graduates from Orange Lutheran High School 

today, Sunday at the Bren Center, UCI. We'll all be there.

Congratulations Zack!

A smile for Sunday ...