well we have recieved much more than this... i believe this was taken Dec 21. we had a ton of snow this year and it was still snowing today... its sad that it is turning to rain by tomorrow :o( good old wet vancouver!
Tis the season to be jolly!
Where did this year go? Where did November go? As of today there are 17 days left to Christmas!
I have my cards done, just have to mail them off! lol We are getting the tree this week or next weekend sometime. I have most of the shopping done, just have a couple of gifts to finish up and I'm done! For both sets of my parents Joleen & I have decided to donate $50.00 each on their behalf to the Food Bank in thier community (which would be Kamloops & Comox Valley)
Here is a little update on the family.... Scott is working long hours and most weekends right now, busy time of year cleaning greenhouses for the farms in the lower mainland. He gets out to do the truck occasionally, but enjoys his Sunday football too much..lol. ** I on the other hand am going stir crazzy with being laid off on EI. I can honestly say, if I didn't have bills to pay and didn't need my own income, I would rather enjoy staying home to clean and bake etc... lol but I have to work! I'm hoping the new year will bring me more success at finding the perfect job. But for now, I enjoy Xara's company, as I am sure she loves having someone home all day too. She gets her walks and car rides everywhere lol.
Brandi is working her but off at Telus Mobility up in Prince George and enjoying it. She will be 19 on the 13th! Time flies too fast! We will hopefully see her in January when she can get some time off work and visit. We are looking forward to it as we haven't seen her since June. ** Noelle is in Grade 10 and enjoying it. She had a boyfriend for a couple of days then decided she wasnt into it. She keeps busy with her homework and hanging with her girlfriends. ** Dawson is in grade 9, has a paper route for the last year. He does not enjoy it and really wants to look for work somewhere else, but I don't feel he can handle it quite yet. He needs to perfect his current job and not complain about it. He also needs to "pick up his socks" with a couple of courses, but other than that a mom couldn't ask for a such a pleasant and kind kid! **Jordan is in grade 8, he also has a paper route he started in September. he enjoys doing it as I havent heard any complaints on his part....lol. He is in Karate and is now a Green belt! he will be doing his first tournament of the year in February. Schooling is good and his grades are good. **Xara, our lovely big puppy, is now a year old! She is something else, and is just like one of the kids. She definately has her own style and loves us to death! She is very obedient, some things need to be worked on, but that will come with time as she gets older and out of the puppy stage. Two more years? lol I can't wait to see what she thinks of the Christmas tree in the house, as last year she was only a couple months and couldnt care less...lol
Well thats my little family update.... We wish you all a Merry Christmas!
