Thursday, December 27, 2012

Christmas Celebrations and Wishes

So yes, we have been neglecting the blog!  It all started on Dec 14th when Mom Hawkins turned 85 and we went to Victoria for an extended weekend of celebration with Jim and Elaine.  Since then it has been nothing but fun fun fun.  But just to let you know the inspectors came and it was all good, just some paperwork to be finished and we are COMPLETE!  Well, only in the final inspection sense.  We still have lots of finishing touches to put in place.


Len got bathroom and bedroom doors put on the garage loft and down in the basement so that all our company could be as private as need be.  (Doors are not necessary for a final inspection here).

Then we began preparing for our visitors.  First to arrive where the Dunkleys - our daughter Melissa, husband Blair and grand daughters Cathryn and Victoria and doggie Tucker.
Blair helped do some finishing

Victoria was sick for much of the visit and needed lots of sleep
We made pies, went on a horse-drawn sleigh/hay ride, and walked in the snow.  Len took Melissa, Blair and Cathryn out to cut down a tree and we all decorated it.  Poor Victoria was sick with a bad cold for most of the visit.

Kyla and Chris and doggies Deuce, Tank and Asia arrived on Christmas Eve.  We went to a candle-light service before having a great salmon dinner prepared by Chris and then we opened presents.  Everyone slept in  on Christmas day and then it was stocking time.
Molly and Dolly at the Hills Guest Ranch where we took our sleigh ride

Cathryn was in charge of the fire

Merry Christmas dinner

Dad and Kyla out on the trail across the valley from our house

Lots of fresh snow

Boxing day we went to see the Hobbit movie in our small town's theatre.  Then we said a sad goodbye to Kyla and Chris this morning (the 28th).

So maybe this family activity explains why there is a shocking lack of house-finishing going on.  Len has his New Years resolution ready - he is going to take weekends off in 2013.

Speaking of which, Christmas blessings to one and all, and all the very best for a great New Year.

Cath
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  1. BruceDecember 28, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Ah - Just as I had hoped.
    Sarah and I are in Vermont - enjoying family, friends and 12 inches of nice fluffy snow. Working to get in visits with everyone before we head back (driving) to Indiana on Monday.
    Len's new year's resolution sounds doable :-) but when will he begin work on the plane?
    Wishing you and yours a healthy, happy New Year - full of adventure and everyday Joy!
    Peace, Bruce

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