Quiet Canadian Christmas

Well, Laura was surprised at the airport when I jumped out of the trunk of the car. She and dad didn't know I would be in Alliston for Christmas. Of course Laura, thinking I would be in Grand Rapids sent my presents from herself, Andrea and Matt to my house so I didn't have any presents :( But being able to surprise Laura was well worth it.

Sunday night (after i arrived at Mom and Dad's house) Mom and Laura were on the phone when Laura mentioned she couldn't wait to make chocolate covered cherries by herself with no siblings around. So of course I had to disrupt her plans and quick make some before she got here. Her face when I presented her with them was priceless.

So far we've played lots of Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne. Had a delicious Christmas dinner and delightful Christmas naps.

Yucky

There is a dead mouse in the basement.

It will stay there until Janson gets home from work.

Today I am thankful for....

Giant Ziplock bags.

Trying to be a good pet owner I bought some more birdseed for the cat's birdfeeder (provides hours of cat entertainment). I was going to bring the big bag of seed upstairs when I remembered I needed to quick grab something else to take upstairs. I set the bag down and went to get my other item. I came back to where I'd left my birdseed and there were several puncture wounds in the bag from little kitty teeth and claws. Apparently Absinthe tried her best to "attack" the birdseed. 

So, I am thankfully for giant Ziplock bag which I was able to pour birdseed into.