Christmas

Christmas crept up ever so quickly this year, in fact far too quickly for my liking, given that I had to work at the office right up to the end.   In previous years I have always been really organized and had the majority of presents bought and wrapped by December, and decorations all complete.  This year, however, given my work schedule and also the fact that Chris is still limited to the use of only one hand/arm, things seemed to be left to the last minute. I managed a few decorations up, though, keeping it simple.  

   

 Being behind was not such a good thing when we were expecting 5 house guests to share the festive season with us.  Chris’s sons Mike and David, and Mike’s family of 3 plus their pup Frodo gifted us with a Christmas visit this year.   Fortunately time stood still for a bit and we managed to get organized and were all ready when the Weyler clan arrived.

Here is Mike, Shae, Dylan and Halle

And David and Dylan

And of course the 3 generations of Weyler "men"

 Dinner was traditional turkey
 

 

   and even Jake and Frodo got into the Christmas spirit with their cracker hats around their necks, waiting patiently for some leftovers.

Lots to eat, and then lots of time to relax and digest. 

 

 Merry Christmas, 2015!

 

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer(Car)!

All dressed up in her Christmas costume, my little Yaris played the part of Rudolph quite willingly.  Donning antlers and a red nose, she wore her costume well!

I Don't Regret Growing Older!

Whenever I feel old, I count my lucky stars that I’m still here to continue growing up!  Granted, I sometimes forget this when I wake up or go to bed with aches and pains, or see weight gain in all the wrong spots, or feel a total lack of energy!  

I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said:  Do not regret growing older. It's a privilege denied to many".   I never thought of it this way.  I kept wishing I wouldn't grow up and when I read that, I not only got a new perspective, I realized that we are constantly growing up.  There is never a point when we can say we are totally and completely all grown up!

This year’s birthday came and went on November 10^th. 

Spent with friends Bob and Susan, we shared a special Nanaimo Bar – or should I say “Bowen Bar”! 

 

But seriously now, I cannot believe I will turn 60 in roughly 22 months.  The countdown is on!!    It is just really weird because I feel no different than 30. Where did those last 30 years go?  I almost can't wait.  I never did celebrate my 50th - too many excuses like, I am not in a good head space to celebrate, or I need to loose weight first, or I will do it at 55.  Too many excuses. I have time now to create a vision and a plan for 60!  woo hoo!!!