Adventures of Mandogrl!

Our kids were so excited this year, the most excited I have seen them. They got up the earliest time ever (7:30). Usually, they sleep until 8:30 or so but this year was different. Santa was exceedingly good to everyone in the harbour this year. Marigold and James received some very exciting presents....skis, skates, headlamps and binoculars (for those camping adventures). James got his Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader color changing light saber that he wished for plus numerous other things and Marigold got her Hair Stylin' Baby Bratz and her nice pair of earring that she wished for. My favorite gift that they got was CD walkmans!!!! Can you guess why? Santa was also good to Mike and I as he brought us a mantle for our dining room and brought it before we left for Burgeo. It looks beautiful on our wall. Mike received a leatherman tool and a 'backwards' capo while I received some beautiful pottery created by the 'hermit' in Codroy Valley. We spent most of the day lazing around the house until Brunch (and it was quite the brunch)...fish cakes, beans, ham, hash brown patties, eggs, tea/coffee....wine...? We were awarded with the company of Frank, Doreen, Glen, Teresa and Angie....We ate until about 2:00... My brother and his family came for supper for the infamous turkey that we ate around 5:30. It was exhausting...all that eating. It was a wonderful Christmas Day.