Champagne Wishes

As we wind down the week

we also wind down the year

I always get emotional this time of year

maybe I like hanging onto to the past a little too much

but I am getting better ~ I am

I have my memories and that's all good

tomorrow night is New Years Eve

we usually go out to dinner ~ then back to someone's house

for drinks and fun

this year we are doing something different

meeting for an appetizer supper

"grazing food"

then we are going to a party

at the casino here in town

a couple of bands and a dj

fancy smacy

there are 5 couples and I am looking forward to it

although the crowds and cold would not thrill me

spending one year in NYC would be amazing

so as I say goodbye to 2011

I look back at the year it was

lots of new memories were made

laughter and tears

reconnecting with old friends

and making new ones

wishing you all a 

Happy New Year

and I thank you for your comments

your friendship and support.

Hugs & Love

 

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It's All About Family...

What a great week-end we had!

spoiled ~ spoiled ~ spoiled

dinner for 9 gathered round the table

my girls

Sam & Kat

This year we welcomed 3 more into the family 

with my brother's girlfriend and her 2 daughters

this is Alayna with Mom

and cute as a button Ceara

my brother Gord and his girlfriend Tammy.

Christmas eve was a productive day

getting a few things done ~ running some last minute errands

then back home to eat ~ then off to church

I love our service on Christmas eve

then everyone came back here for some food and drink

and some laughs too

Christmas Day was incredible

everyone pinched in to help with dinner and the dishes

then it was off to the inlaws for more gifts and food

we are blessed to have these wonderful people

in our lives.

Boxing Day was relaxing ~ got dressed in time to go

back to Trev's parents for turkey dinner ~ round 2

ding ding!

Yesterday we did a little shopping

and a little visiting

then came home to veg on the couch

Back to work today

hot turkey sandwiches for supper tonight

and the turkey stock is simmering on the stove

as I am going to try my hand at making fricot tonight

wish me luck!

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday.

xo

My Wish For You...

This has definitely been a week

of ups and downs

but I am ready to move forward

and look towards the week-end

work was crazy busy

exhausting really

and I am happy to be off for 4 whole days

a dear friend of mine lost her Dad on Tuesday

gone too soon as he was only 64

the funeral is this morning and I am an honorary pallbarer

I cried when she asked me

RIP Jack

Molly has not been well all week

and yesterday Trev took her to the vet

she is on medication and a bland diet now for a 

couple of weeks and I hope that my little monkey

will be better soon ~ very soon

so onward we go

remembering the reason for the season

and it is not all about Santa!

Tomorrow night we will head to church

then back here for some nibblies and drinks

the turkey will be prepped and ready to pop in the oven 

on Christmas morn

as dinner will be served at 1

we will have Christmas crackers with funny hats

and cookies frosted and plain

the paper and ribbon and bows will fly

and I will look around the room and be thankful

for all my loved ones

being together on this glorious holiday

Merry Christmas to all of my faithful readers

and to those of you who pop in when you have the time

my wish for you this week-end 

is to have joy in your hearts

and a loved one by your side

much love xo

Wordless Wednesday ~ I'm Dreaming

we have a 67% chance of having a
white Christmas

we have had flurries off and on all week
but no big amounts

I would love to have big fluffy flakes
falling outside my window on Christmas eve
that would be perfect.

xo

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