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There are hundreds of birds in the lagoons at Wilderness Lakes
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You can always draw a crowd with some free bread . . . .
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We saw 7 Night Herons, including this one on our roof . . .
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The colors on the male Mallard are just wonderful . . .
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This Night Heron found Al's bike seat a good place to perch
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The Snowy Egret is a very beautiful bird, but not a particularly graceful eater . . .
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Grace Presbyterian in Temecula decorated for the holiday season
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At the church, the Temecula Valley Master Chorale does a wonderful Christmas concert
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Now at Jan & Denny's in Longbranch, Al & Ira share something computerish
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Judy's brother John and Al working a puzzle . . .
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Christmas eve . . . Grand-Niece Audra always has a book or two nearby
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Nieces and nephews Dylan, Lauren & Paul awaiting dinner . . .
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Jan gets something explained by Declan
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Nolan doesn't look thrilled at his load of cousins . . .
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Jan & Denny's sister Robin have an animated conversation
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Lolly, meanwhile, is very laid back (not to mention down)
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None of us had ever had a Crown Pork Roast before . . . .most impressive
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One of Al's least-favorite culinary insults . . . but that left more for Judy to enjoy
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Denny carves the roast, while Declan studies the technique
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Sisters! Diane and Robin share a story . . .
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Sisters! Heidi & Lauren share a couch
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Gift exchange! Heidi reacts to someone wanting her newly-acquired lava lamp.
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Al and his new monkey
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Al prepares to lauch his new screaming monkey . . .
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Nolan tries to resist using his new mega-weapon. He didn't resist very long, through
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Dylan and Audra contemplate the lava lamp
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Look Happy, Audra! we said . . .
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Christmas morning - we six grownups all had stockings
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Meanwhile, at Lauren's house, Nolan shows off his biggest present
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John gets a Christmas greeting from Lolly
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Audra trakes a break and finds something to read
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Dylan & Paul both got helicopters. Dylan's flew. Paul's didn't
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Dinner prep is in good hands - Diane, Jan and Lauren led the crew
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Meanwhile, the guys try unsuccessfully to get Paul's chopper to fly
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After breakfast, it was time for the major prezzies, and the kids were ready!
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Less than an hour later, Harold is overwhelmed by the traditional trash heap
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Grand-nephew Colin shows off these neat magnetic building things
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And Declan goes to town on the bubble wrap
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Sockwise, a very diverse group. Not sure who on the left stepped in what . . .
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Joanna finds a corner to read to Declan . . .
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As our Christmas trip came to an end, Lauren & Declan napped for all of us.
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We'll end on this one - as we try to figure out WHY the road is closed.