Christmas

Christmas turned out to be a wonderful day and a busy couple of days. The oldest two got pretty much everything they asked for, their wish list had about 5-6 items on them, and one surprise gift. Michaela got a beautiful birthstone pendant and Fred a new Nintendo DS. Veronica and Cara also got spoiled. V got a new keyboard, she loves music and Cara, who is hard to buy for right now, got a musical farm. Plus they all got so much more. Had a friend, Cathy, over for the day and supper which was the best I have made by far, LOL. We went out the night before to look at Christmas lights and got disappointed. I don't know if anyone else has noticed but it seems like less and less people are decorating their houses for Christmas. Veronica enjoyed it and kept saying "Look Daddy, lights. Pretty". I have to admit little children make Christmas a new and exciting experience. It reminds us all to see the world in an exciting new way and to have joy in the simple things. Cara is still to young to enjoy it but next year should be lots of fun. We plan on being in Calgary with Tyler's parents for Christmas which is always fun. I love having a ton of family and friends around during the holidays it just makes it that much more special. Next year Veronica might even understand about Santa but right now she is all about Christ which is the way it should be and I will continue to make sure He is the reason for Christmas day.  A couple of days later Tyler's parents and brother with his two boys came down to exchange presents. They always include Michaela and Fred and get them something which I am grateful for. Veronica and Cara again got spoiled by their grandparents. More toys and some clothes and of course a shopping trip to buy them more things. Grandma loves to shop with the girls, while at least Veronica right now. Veronica loves to talk to andma on the phone, she cant pronounce the Gr yet. It was a great couple of days and having a week off for me to just have my kids around was very relaxing.
We are having friends over for New Years and doing a couple of fondues. Normally we are in bed by 11pm but this year I wanted to do something so this is what I came up with. We shall see how it goes and that will decide if we do it again. I want to have friends over more often this year to visit and play games with. We need to socialize more and get the kids socializing too.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that you have a Safe and Happy New Year.