This past weekend was a busy one... Grandma and Grandpa made it up and one tradition we have is to go on a Christmas Lights tour. We start here in Folsom, then head over to Dovewood Court where we park and walk the court --- much better than driving if the weather permits it!! Next up was Pebble Dr in the Stanford Ranch area and we always finish the night at Leatherby's!! Yum!!
Saturday was the return of my Christmas Party after a couple years of not having it. This year I've been organized and ahead of the eight ball with everything and I felt good about having the party and everything worked out fantastic! Had about 30 here, did the kids gift exchange and adult gift exchange and everyone had a blast! Christian received a bathtub Crayola set, something he's been wanting to get again as he had one a long time ago but I haven't bought anything new since. I picked up a birdhouse --- okay, okay, I stole it! Pauline received it, but I wanted it 
Sunday we got together with friends and the kids exchanged gifts.
The other noteworthy part of the season. When I became a landlord it was obviously to make money, afterall it is an investment. But I also had decided that I didn't want to be a money grubbing landlord. I decided many months ago that come the Christmas season that I would give both houses a $100 rent credit in January 2012. This would allow them to pososibly spend more on gifts or other holiday related items... Today I heard back from the property manager with a comment from one of the tenants --- makes me feel good - "That is so cool... Would please send our sincere appreciation to the owner. We prayed to God so that He would help us financially and this came right on time."
'Tis the Season, part 2
- Steven Weise