Well Xmas 2005 has come and gone. It was busy and peaceful at the same time. Too much work, too much to eat but some special times spent with special friends. I especially enjoyed a walk around our neighborhood, xmas day evening to take in our local xmas lite displays.

The house to the right is a heritage home and had approximately 10,000 led lites decorating house and garden. It was spectacular. Ever since my kids were little, one of my favorite xmas moments was driving around to look at all the lovely displays (Not that they probably knew this). Doing this now brings back fond memories and a creates a little melancholy during this season. It is something I very much miss. Our children just grew up too quickly. I'm still trying to figure out when that happened.

I didn't get done everything I wanted but everyone seemed pleased with our efforts for a lovely xmas dinner. We had homemade xmas crackers which went off with a bang!! We definitely didn't need any additional food or baking and I loved spoiling my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. Too much work and not enough time off until new years's made for some tiring days though.
















We actually took four days off at New years and spent them in Edmonton with friends. Our new years eve dinner was spent with our friends Bob and Angie and the entertainment was very understated. Watching them together (they didn't even dance together, they can't) I thought how very old Bob had gotten. I can't believe we dated for ashort time before I met Len (he actually introduced Len and I, and can't for the life of me see what I saw in him). Oh well we all have our moments. Angie is a sweetie and a compulsive collector. I wish I had taken a picture of her spare bedroom (closet LOL) I told her she had enough clothing in their to dress the entire city of Edmonton LOL.

I am signing off on this particualar post as it is not cooperating with me at all. Man I know computers are supposed to be logical but this one is really starting to pisss meee offfff!!!! I have done my darnedest to insert some pics but no way will they come through. Lets try a new post. Ta ta for now.