Well, Christmas has come and gone for another year, and I was able to enjoy four days off, spending it with family.
On the 23rd and 24th, we had our whole family Christmas celebration at my brother’s place in Balgonie, and it was fantastic.
We were all there – my parents, my brother Curtis, his wife Niki, and their four kids – Sofie, Hadley, Ella and Drew (who hosted our rowdy crew), my brother Ward and his wife Aimee, from Saskatoon, and their two girls, Abbie and Brynn, my youngest brother Barrett, and his new wife, Claudia, who also live in Saskatoon, and my cousin Kala, who joined us for the holidays.
We had a blast! We had a “Chinese Food Christmas,” (with pizza for the kids, who aren’t yet as adventurous as the grownups, when it comes to their eating habits, with gifts exchanged, games, crafts, visiting, and good cheer.
Then, before we went our separate ways the next day, we had an amazing breakfast, that even made a French toast fan out of me (it’s never been my favourite).
Then, it was off to the farm for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
It was a brown Christmas, with not a speck of snow on the ground, which was certainly different.
There was just six of us at home, but it was a nice, quiet day!
Santa Claus always seems to find me, and I must’ve been pretty good this year.
I always get some clothes, and this year was no exception, with a nice shirt, and a couple of cool pairs of socks.
As well, I got a book I’ve been wanting to read for a long time – Dave Grohl’s autobiography, “The Storyteller.”
It’s the expanded edition, too, so there’s even more to the story. Can’t wait to dive into this one!
I’m always happy to get some tasty treats, as well, and I wasn’t disappointed, getting some of my favourite potato chips, and chocolates!
I got a tree ornament from one of my favourite flicks, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
And for a more grown-up gift, for a long time, I’ve wanted something to keep my important things, like my birth certificate, SIN card and passport safe, should something serious happen, like a fire.
Well, I got a security chest!
All in all, it was a great Christmas, and I’m heading back to the farm for New Year’s! Time for more family, food and fun!
Whatever you get up to, to ring in the New Year, stay safe, have fun, and I’ll see you in 2024!
