La Vida Mágica: Christmas in Mexico

Over the Christmas holiday we were lucky enough to spend a couple weeks in Mexico with my parents. It was a fun and relaxing time, if a littler colder and rainier than we were expecting (January in Oregon has been a weather improvement, I have to confess). But we did see some sun, and the little town where my parents live is exceptionally cute.

As this blog tends more towards being random than anything else, you may not be aware that my parents have been working for international schools for the past 15 years. Thus they can be blamed (almost entirely I think) for my excessive traveling.

My parents live in a small town called Santiago, about 20 minutes outside of Monterrey.

A view of Santiago, labeled a pueblo mágico (magical town) by the Mexican government.

The town square was all decorated for Christmas, complete with a little Christmas town.

Cobblestone streets, brightly painted buildings
and a backdrop of mountains do indeed create magical surroundings.

Yes, the food was delicious.

Tea in the garden with 2 special guests.

A thoughtful and sunny breakfast by the lake.

What a wonderful trip!

Tags:

travel,

mexico

Recent Comments

maia rey Thu, 01/30/2014 - 18:25

what a romantic place! is this place popular among tourists?

Deanna Patterson Thu, 01/30/2014 - 18:11

Great photos. Looks like fun all the way around.

Tiffany Johnstone Wed, 01/29/2014 - 17:28

So fun! Love the face fur Jordan!

Meg Bertapelle Wed, 01/29/2014 - 10:37

absolutely gorgeous!!! looks like you had a GREAT time :)

Dawn Evans Wed, 01/29/2014 - 05:38

What a fabulous opportunity! Stunning photos

Vicki Iseminger Wed, 01/29/2014 - 04:21

What a picturesque town! Your photos make me want to visit :-). I don't speak Spanish though, so I"m not sure how well that would go.

Jana Cvijović Wed, 01/29/2014 - 03:12

WOW! great pictures, and great trip... and the food - delicious... :)

Rae Stephens Wed, 01/29/2014 - 02:21

Oh I just love your pictures! What a beautiful little escape. :)

Lizanne Killian Tue, 01/28/2014 - 22:29

What beautiful pictures, Marisa! My dh & I went to Mexico for our honeymoon 20 years ago... It was a magical time & place for us, and the food was amazing! We stayed at one of those all-inclusive places, but did try to venture out as much as we could because we wanted to see more of Mexico... I got to experience one of those sidewalk sales (in a maze of tents - my first attempt ever at bartering), visit ruins, and swim/snorkel in gorgeous waters surrounded by the coolest cobalt blue & yellow-striped fish. It must be cool visiting your parents in all sorts of places around the world. They can be your personal travel guide & take you to all the best places. ;)

Robyn Denton Tue, 01/28/2014 - 19:41

Marisa, I'm so jealous! Your pics are lovely, and what about that breakfast served with a view!!!!!!

Lórien Rezende Tue, 01/28/2014 - 14:51

Wow, I´m really impressed on how some of your pictures remember me my own pics from my 2013 road trip. Do we have any chance of getting small colorful colonial houses and churches as ellies on your Mexico kits?

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Hi There! I’m Marisa Lerin and you’ll see me around at DigitalScrapbook.com a lot. I started this site in 2010 soon after I discovered a new love in digital scrapbooking. DigitalScrapbook.com has gone through some significant changes since that time and it’s grown into this lovely community site you are seeing now. I am daily surprised by the turn of life’s events that has led me down this path. If you're new to the site, welcome! Here are a few tidbits about me that I hope will help you get to know me better!

I’m originally from Minnesota, USA, but spent a good chunk of my childhood living abroad (in Bolivia and Hong Kong). I returned to Minnesota to attend university, got married and then moved overseas again (Korea, then Jordan and 1 year of traveling). My designs are heavily influenced by these many nomadic years. I am currently back in the USA, now living in the great state of Oregon!

I have no official training for what I’m doing, since I decided very wisely (haha) to study physics in university. I am always learning new things about digital scrapbooking, and this community has been immensely helpful for that!

If I manage to stop digital scrapbooking you will probably find me watching TV, reading or baking. I also enjoy writing for the blog here at DigitalScrapbook.com where I talk about whatever happens to be catching my fancy at the moment.