Christmas
On December 20th, we had two loads of gravel delivered to make our driveway a little larger and easier to turn around. It is by no means complete but much better. This was also done in the nick of time for the Verkley Christmas party which was hosted at our house on the 21st. It was awesome! I don't know how many people were there but my best guess is between 40 and 45.
I was in charge of turkey, and mashed potatoes, the rest just showed up pot luck style. There was so much food, and then... there was so much dessert!
In my memory will forever be etched how Hadley could not believe that Santa came to our house! It was an amazing childhood moment that I hope she carries with her. We got a tree this year that is the biggest yet! Between 10 and 12 feet, and BEAUTIFUL! home-made decorations filling in the spaces between the colourful lights. I could stare at it all the time!
On December 23rd, Hadley went to a Christmas baking class at the Superstore. She had a great time and I got some shopping done. :)
Christmas Eve, I felt prepared with gifts wrapped, and stockings ready. It was actually quite enjoyable.
Christmas day we spent a leisurely day at home. Opening stockings, a big breakfast, then more gifts, and family time. It was so nice.
The gifts this year to note within our family were pots and pans, Wii U Mario Kart 8, Octonaut toys, Elsa doll from the movie Frozen, and My little Pony items.
On the 26th we had Christmas with Brian's mom and sister in Listowel. Then Kitchener with Brian's dad, Patti-Jo, Chris, Patrick and Alisha on the 27th. Then back to Listowel with my dad and Brenda, my grandma and cousin Pamela, my sister Mandy, her husband Jason, and their kids: Jayden, Jensyn, and Beckett as well as my brother Joe.
I was excited to see my sister. Mandy is due to have a baby in January and she looks great!
Today I am home, and it is a clean up day... although the kids want to play with everything so it is slow going. Oh well... There is always another day for cleaning. :) Although I have to get it organized for New Years and one more Christmas with my mom on the 3rd.