I officially went into my winter jacket yesterday, it felt cold and my fingers have started to split from not wearing gloves. The cold, dry air does that to my skin in the winter. I have various creams and lotions to help. I got the tree up last night and put the decorations out. This designer had mentioned on a recent TV show that she now strings her lights vertically down the tree (instead of wrapping them around), so I thought I would try that, and I think it works just fine. I even did that with the garlands.
I'm going for a cold walk with a friend this morning then we're all going out for lunch to celebrate the season and exchange gifts. The kids have a tennis party after their tennis lessons this afternoon, they'll be tired but it will be good, healthy exercise including pizza.
We were finally able to co-ordinate with two other families and the twelve of us will be meeting at a restaurant for dinner next weekend.
L has started her drama club rehearsals and declares it amazing fun. She loves improvising,the creativity and self expression of it all. She was at a birthday party with her school friends last night. The parties are now boy and girl parties. There is a fascination with alcohol although the legal drinking age here is 19 and parents are not always around.
K went on an Art field trip this week to the Art Gallery of Ontario to view the King Tut exhibition. He came back with a nice sketch he made while he was there.
I have two-bite butter tarts and mince tarts in the house...yum, I got them from the supermarket. K likes the plain butter tarts without nuts or raisins.
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I want to see the Tut exhibit too. Linda and I are hoping to go sometime next week.
You're just breaking out the winter coat there?!? Must be nice. hee :)
Sounds like L is having a wonderful time, and please do let us know how the art trip goes.
I saw the neighbors tree in their front window and they did the same thing with the lights. It looks really nice. I have ribbons for the tree this year so I can't do the lights that way, but maybe next year. Take pictures so we can see please
I'm actually wearing t-shirts occasionally instead of only tank tops. :-) Sorry about that.
Well its warming up in Sydney Christine....in fact it is $#%@ hot!!
I miss Spring and Autumn, my favourite seasons.
Sounds likes you are quite busy enjoying good food and company.
I already feel tired from all the get togethers I have been attending. I feel too much is crambed into one month.
Though it is the season to be jolly so I will have to stop complaining.
Take care
Love
Peggy xxx
Barry, it might snow this week, but hope you make it there!
Lizzie, glad you opened up your blog, it'll be great getting to know you.
SoccerMom I'll see what I can do about pictures, although I kind of threw everything on this year.
Kay, no bragging!
Peggy, I stopped into a Christmas craft and bake sale at a nearby church with my friend yesterday morning and I felt the Christmas spirit.
you have mince pies at your surepmarket? !! none here I'm afraid. Still, yumm to think of, right?
So, how did the gift exchange go?
BTW, look for a Create Tuesday post on my blog on Tuesday. I hope you continue to contribute.
Speaking of winter, it's snowing her as I mentioned on my blog this morn, well yesterday not that it is just past midnight. I had to check your blog before going to bed.
Goodnight dear Christine.
Roxi just finished up the HS production of Man of La Mancha. She wasn't going to do the musical this year, but they needed choir people to be monks and sing a Gregorian Chant. She had a good time and met lots of like-minded people.
I think I need a warmer, more waterproof coat here in The Hauge. My hands get really dry in the Winter too!!
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