Hop, Skip and Jump and it’s Over

Park Place RV Park

Thursday, Dec. 26^th, commonly known to us Canadians as Boxing Day, I was up late again. I was so tired last night that I couldn’t even focus on a movie so was in bed just after 8:30! That’s crazy but not unusual. I was catching up on the previous late night. 😊 Within a blink, Christmas is over…….especially for those of us who don’t have extended family visits that stretch it out.

Good morning!
This is actually through our west facing window
last night. I think I missed a beauty of a sunset.

I will stop listening to Christmas music and watching Christmas movies but the tree and decorations will remain in place until either Jan. 1^st or 2^nd of the new year. At that point, I will be anxious to put them away and turn the Suite back into our normal living space. I’m grateful for the space we have, making it possible for me to embellish with the special decorations we kept from our sticks and bricks. ♥

This was also last night.
He sat on the couch, quietly for about 5 minutes.
When I asked him what he was doing, he looked up at his
stocking. There was nothing left in it but it was so cute!💗

I donned my runners and walked the big block. I went a bit further this morning, wanting to check out the cross street that I would need to take to get me to the interstate. It is I-95 but in town it is called N. Central Blvd. I didn’t follow it but discovered it to be only a 10-minute bike ride and a 25-minute walk. Hmmm. That’s where Desert Camel & Crafts is located; where my classes are held. 😊

The morning sky was beautiful

The clouds soon took over but
at least I saw the sun rise on my return home.

Back home, it wasn’t long before Bill and Duncan returned, early. It was not a very warm day for flying. Bill’s cold is lingering, darn. He goes from feeling better to stuffed up. He is taking some meds so will be fine in a day or two. Positive thinking!! He was going upstairs to crawl under a blanket so Gibbs joined him and I went to the puzzle. Finally, it is slowly coming together. The border, I mean.

I think all the excitement yesterday tired our
little boy out.
He greeted me with both Hippo AND Santa in his mouth.
What a goof!

While there, I got a message from home that my family lost a cousin on Dec. 24^th. It is sad at any time, Marion was 83, but at Christmas time, it makes it a bit harder to take. Condolences to my cousins in the Snelgrove family, our prayers are with you to find peace with your sadness. ☹

Lunch was cinnamon rolls

I returned home at 11:45 and we had Pillsbury cinnamon rolls for lunch. Oh my. So good. 8 is too many for 2 of us so I took a couple to Patty and Duncan. Brrr, it sure feels chilly out there. I know 59F/13C sounds warm to family and friends back home but with mostly cloudy skies, our bodies feel the cold after the heat we’ve had.

The top picture was the morning's progress
The bottom was after lunch.

Bill went back to lay down after eating and I can think of no better place for him. He wants to feel better for at least flying in the morning. Night flying, tonight, is not in the cards unless a miracle happens before supper.

I read my book and chuckled over Gibbs’ antics with all his toys. He already knows which one is Hippo but he has managed to get the squeaker out of it too. I will indeed be writing to the vendor, since their guarantee is ‘if they rip it, we will replace it for free! Never ship back destroyed or unwanted toys.’ As our friend, Nancy, says: they have never met Gibbs! 😊 A couple of commenters think he should be their test doggie!

Here are the pictures I will be sending to
the vendor of the INDESTRUCTIBLE toys.

Around 2, I went back to the puzzle, I’m on a roll! I managed to complete the bottom and top border and although it doesn’t seem like there are enough straight edges for the two sides, I’m sure I’ll find them – eventually. So, I finished one of the quilts instead. I returned home around 3:30 and made a cup of tea for both Bill and I. I sat and read my book and Bill came down to sit with Gibbs and I. The fibrefill is still coming out of Hippo, I’ll be writing that letter soon!

Supper was filling and good.

Gibbs and I walked around the park, well as far as he wanted, and returned home to the warmth. The sun came out in full, a clear blue sky by early afternoon, giving the temperature a bit of a boost. We did reach 69F/20C, which is quite nice and the winds are minimal. For supper, we agreed on clam chowder with a couple of my dinner rolls from the freezer. The soup is from a can, I don’t make many of my own soups.

My youngest biological grandson, Nate
hugging their tree.
Yes, he is quite a character! 💖

Supper was filling and good. Stuff a cold…..you know, so I stuffed my sweetie as much as I could. 😊 We watched a Jason Bourne movie, a repeat, and then found our own idea of entertainment for the rest of the evening. This has been a good day. Tomorrow, I have another class to which I’m looking forward to going to. I hope you have enjoyed your day too and had a chance to relax.

Good night!

(Boxing Day is recognized in Canada, the U.K. and South Africa as an extension of the festivities. It is a paid holiday for many employees and is a day of shopping for bargains where most things are on special. Similar to Black Friday.)

Thank you for stopping by.

Merry Christmas!

Park Place RV Park

On Wednesday, Dec. 25^th it was 7 when I opened my eyes for the first time. As soon as I realized the time, I understood just how good my sleep was. I stayed up late last night with my sweetie. We watched YouTube videos in the country genre. Johnny Cash Christmas specials from 1970 & 77, The Highwaymen, featuring two of my favourites, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson and then the celebration of Willie’s 70^th party, 21 years ago. 😊

Good morning!
Santa came!
After 20 minutes, I can prove a 
company wrong.
It is destructible! 

It was a fun night of entertainment until after 11:30. Wow! That’s incredibly late for me, therefore not surprising that I slept solid right through. Gibbs was there to greet me, those dark eyes looking right into my sleepy ones. We lingered in bed until 7:30 when we joined Bill downstairs. I didn’t hear them get up at 6, not a peep. No wonder I didn’t hear Santa Claus sneaking around either!

I was able to surprise Bill with
a small wooden plane kit.
He can display this one in the Hangar back home.

Gibbs in his new coat. I should
have got the next size up!
He's still so handsome.

Bill made us our hot drinks and then we gave Gibbs his stocking first. It was just toys this year, some advertised as indestructible (hahahahaha), others just knock-offs from the $ stores. He loves them all and wastes no time at all getting into the fibrefill. 😊 They’re his toys so we just pick up the pieces and let him carry on.

We did well!

Now, in addition to Stuffy, Goober, MooCow, Monkey, and Rope, he has Hippo, Santa, Boomer and Stocking. Not spoiled at all. ♥ Speaking of Gibbs, thank you for your comments. I’m glad you all feel the same way we do about our little guy and his care. We couldn’t possibly love him any more than we already do.

Yay! My old magic bullet
was second hand, used every day
and the little nubs on the cups are breaking off.

I skipped my walk today but did take Gibbs out for his around 9:30. Priority was to make our family calls. So, in order, Marilynne (Bill’s step-mom), Bridgette & Chris (Taylor working, Jacob with his girlfriend) Patrick & grandson, Nate, Yvonne & Dennis & 4 grandsons, (Zach working), Charlotte & Cory & granddaughters, Chelsea & Olivia, then Jess & Matt & grands Easton & Hadley. Bill touched base with Krystal & Matt & Alexander before I got up. They had a busy day starting early.

Beautiful day although
windy and a bit cooler.
71F/22C

We called Bill’s sisters, my sister and then a couple of friends. The phone was busy. After opening our stockings and gifts, I began making my potluck vegetable dish, Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole. Our breakfast was late and meagre, just toast and jam with my b.p. coffee; we wouldn’t need more than that with a big meal today. When the casserole was in the oven, after showers, I tried taking Gibbs for a walk but he wanted no part of a walk. He piddled and came back in. Goof!

We were eating breakfast and 
a Hummingbird visited our feeder.
So hard to get a good pix through a screen.

So, I went to the residential area on my own, just to get a few steps in today. When I returned, Bill was dressed so walked across to the clubhouse at 2:30 with our plates and dessert tray. We wanted to reserve the same round table we had at Thanksgiving. 😊 Bill has a bit of a cough from a head cold so this was the best seating to sit farther away from others.

I had a lovely walk around the
residential area while the casserole baked.

Oh my, this was delicious!
My new Christmas plates and platter came in handy today.

I had no casserole leftover but
half of the squares came back with us.

Jess and Jessie joined us and then Patty and Duncan. The food was plenty, no picture except what you see on my plate. I think I sampled most things because I love it all! Desserts were also delicious and we all had our fill of goodies AND conversation. We had quite the enjoyable time together. ♥ It was after 4 when we brought our leftovers home and parted ways. Another successful gathering.

Lovely picutres, if I do say so myself!
Look at those smiling faces. 💖💖💖

Merry Christmas! I hope you have all had a pleasant Christmas day and were able to connect with your families in whatever way you planned. We are blessed, with family and friends from far and near. We spent the evening being quiet and content.

Merry Christmas!
from our house to yours!
Good night!

Thank you for your visit!