Family Fun

So this is why berries are a part of Xmas.

Monday-  Before leaving the house I took a turn at shovelling snow from the 'sidewalk'.  Up the snow for the morning.  The Candy Store was Sweet!  Funnily enough- they even have a small jar of Vegemite for $10!

In the evening we went to one of Bob & Darlene's friends to celebrate her b'day.  Aidan was initially resistant about going, stating 'are they real people' (which interpreted means 'are they teenagers or old people?').  The conversations do tend to be about hearing aids, pacemakers and artificial hips!  I thought Hayley might like to stay home with him but she said 'I wouldn't miss a party!'  There was a cute little dog called Levi there and it seemed this was just as good as having other teenagers around to hang out with.  

'White Trash' Chocolate covered Pretzels

Tuesday- Neale & Bob went to watch 'Curling' in Armstrong. Hayley & Susan went Christmas shopping for last minute gifts at Walmart (just like Kmart).  There is a Christmas tree store here with fake trees that look exactly like particular fir trees.  Darlene & Aidan stayed home and rested. 

An evening game of cards, Phase 10, was a nice change from sitting on the computers or watching TV.  Bob seemed baffled by the insanity of his grandchildren that they displayed while playing. (I think lots of sugary treats may have contributed.)

Wednesday- Up the mountain today.  A mild minus 8 degrees.  I'm sitting here in the lunch room, once again, enjoying a hot cup of tea waiting for my cherubs to come in out of the cold.