"Life is a day that doesn't last for long"

Lyrics of the Day:

"Don't spend today away, 'cause today will soon be gone.. Every day that we borrow brings us on step closer to the edge, infinity. Where's your treasure, where's your hope?.. Don't say "So long", your not that far gone, this could be your big chance to make up." ~ Switchfoot

Happy Times!

I hope everyone had a fun and wonderful Christmas! We actually had a white Christmas, and it was our first one. Too cool! Hehe, that was fun. Our Christmas day was a nice family day and we didn't really go anywhere, just hung out together and watched Columbo. Daddy got that for Mom, and she was so happy. I'm so glad I got the Lord of the Rings books! And actually as I write this, I'm listening to Switchfoot. =D Thanks Pacascrat! And thanks Kindlynomad and Banderclip for your gifts! I loved them lots.

Yesterday the family went and saw the movie Marley and Me! It was fun! Of course sad in the end, but I love the story. And then Patrick treated us out to dinner. One of his Christmas gifts. =D


Well, till next post, Cheche (as the Kiwis say in New Zealand, meaning "bye")

P.S.
Merry Christmas x10 Banderclip! =P I saw your comments

Christmas Cards, Shopping, and Decorating, Oh my!

This past weekend was quite a fast one. On Friday several of the staff got together at 4 to sign Christmas cards and then had some pizza. After having dinner we watched the Nativity Story. I absolutely love that movie! It's makes everything down to earth and understandable. It was also very beautifully put together.

Saturday Mom, Dad, and I went Christmas shopping too, and I was able to get some gifts. (No, I'm not going to list them, even though you might have though I would. *wink*) Although, I'll tell you that I did get some really nice trail shoes, and they were on sale! =P So they're good for when there's snow on the ground, but also for year round.

We have our tree up finally! =D Mom and I did it on Sunday. This year we have colour lights too. So pretty! It already has two gifts under it also! =D Soon I'll put a couple of mine under there.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree

I'm so excited!! Today Daddy was nice and bought a cute small three foot Christmas tree so I could have it in my room. =D I have already set it up and decorated it. The nice thing was that it came with white lights already set up on it. =D I have some decorations that Mommy won't be using this year and put them on my tree. They're the nice white feather wreathes, snowflake mirrors, silver bows, and the small wooden angel ornaments. It looks sooooo pretty! =D I put my ballerina up on the top too. I can't wait for Christmas!

Busy busy busy!

So Thursday all day I was running this month's appeal letter through the folding and stuffing machine, and I got half way through. Then on Friday I pretty much finished them! Amazing! A day and half of standing and it's done! PLT!

After I finished the appeal Friday afternoon, at 2:30 Barb and I went bowling with other GFA families, and that was fun. =D I could really take that up and just have fun! Although, I don't know how much it costs. When bowling was finished, it was time for the Christmas party. The tables and room were very nice! There were red table cloths with some snow sprinkles, and a nice white runner across the table. And there were white candles lit by the poinsettias that were the center piece. And, *drum roll!* there was Lindt Lindor chocolates at each person's place! =D It's got to be the best chocolate!

The Rubber Ducky presents.......

The Weekend Happenings!

Last Friday we had Thanksgiving dinner, and that was really enjoyable! We had lots of yummy food too ;) Turkey, mashed potatoes, candied yams, green beans, corn, stuffing, and cranberry sauce for dinner. For dessert there was pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake pie with chocolate chips in the middle, apple pie, pecan pie, and gingerbread cookies. The Harris family came over and we all had a good time together talking and hanging out. Jessica, their oldest, and I were looking at funny videos together. That was great! =D It was nice to just rest and enjoy our time.

Saturday we decorated the office! =D There's a real tree in the lobby, and it looks so pretty! We also decorated the front desk with some garland that has white lights in it. Outside there are some white and blue lights on the building. In the meeting room we have another tree that the children decorated, and it has colored lights on it. It's fun! In the Kitchen after decorating for a while we took a break and had some Hors de'Ourves, crackers with cheese, cookies, and other snacks with apple cider. The kids decorated some sugar cookies that Jessica H. and I made together the week before. When everything was finished, we watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Hehe, everyone enjoyed it.