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24 June 2008

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Hometown:
Bay Area, California, United States

About Me & My Family
I'm a mother
1 Kids 2-2 years old all boys

the arrival of O-dogg has completely rocked planet lee. we've always loved to travel and now we just get a better work-out carrying all the extra gear.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, curious, relaxed, independent, energetic, spontaneous, easy_going
We Just Got Back From
Park City, UT
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Anywhere with loved ones
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Middle East and New Zealand
Favorite Vacation Memory
Watching the O-dogg dance to techno music at the Starbucks in Hawaii airport.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Being in a vacation rental with all of our extended family for the holidays. 13 people in all. Was supposed to be a wonderful week of fun, but 10 out of 13 got struck with the stomach virus for a week straight. The lowlights can be summed up in: 4 trips to the ER, 2 IVs for our one year old nephew and a concussion from freeze tag for my brother in-law. What a start to the new year!

Best Christmas Tree Lighting Festivals

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. To kick-off the start of another Merry Christmas, here are all the best Christmas Tree Lighting events across the US.

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55 W Randolph St
Chicago, Illinois

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November 25th at 4:30pm The annual Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Daley Plaza features the Chicago Children's Choir, cast members from The Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol, Santa Claus, and of course the star of the show, a 90 foot tall Christmas tree.


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Union Square
San Francisco, California

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November 27th from 6:00-6:30pm at the Tree Lighting ceremony and events in Union Square, benefiting UCSF Children's Hospital. For the fourth year, members of the community may sponsor a light on the tree for $10 each. All proceeds go to the UCSF Children's Hospital. Featuring entertainment and Santa!



400 Pine Street
Seattle, Washington

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November 27th at 5pm. The annual Macy's Tree Lighting event is all in conjunction with a really spectacular fireworks display. If you come earlier in the day, there's a parade that starts at 8:45 am to kick-off Black Friday. In 2009 the Holiday Parade commences on 7th Avenue at 8.45am, marching down Pine Street and University Street before heading north to Macy's for the official Tree Lighting Celebration and lighting of Macy's star at 5pm. A spectacular firework display rounds off the day's activities.


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30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York (Manhattan), New York

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Tuesday, December 2nd at 8:55pm. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is an annual star-studded event, featuring celebrity appearances and live entertainment.


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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia

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Wednesday, December 3rd at 5pm. Apply for a lottery spot to join in the national tree lighting ceremony near the White House! Kids love being a part of history. There will be a military band performance, model trains, a Santa's workshop, and carolers! And of course, there will be a speech made by the President followed by the tree lighting.


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1933 S. Ballpark Way
Goodyear, Arizona

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Saturday, December 5th from 5:00-8:30pm The city of Goodyear makes 40 tons of snow and lights a tree to bring Christmas to the desert.



Milton Avenue and Main Street
Alpharetta, Georgia

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The annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be this Sunday, December 6th at 5pm. The children’s classic book, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, will be read on the main stage by Mayor Letchas and his wife Sally. Music, live performances, free face painting and trolley rides for the kids. Starbucks will warm the evening with complimentary hot chocolate and coffee drinks.


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Tremont Street
Boston, Massachusetts

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Wednesday, December 3rd at 6pm. The holiday decorations throughout Boston Common and the Public Garden, including the city’s official Christmas tree will light up in sequence when Mayor Menino throws the switch with Santa Claus. Kids love the live music and ice skating rink.