Category Archives: merry christmas

trying to be legit

for christmas this year we got the family a desk top computer.  one that could sit in the living room where everyone could have access and we could also keep an eye on the internet surfing.  we purchased this computer … Continue reading

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all present & accounted for

except Michael. he’s accounted for, but not present – he’s in Manila. we picked up my dad this morning. his flight was delayed. so we did what we always do when we have to wait for a delayed flight. yep, … Continue reading

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our first Christmas abroad

we’d been warned that it would be awful – the worst ever – because that’s the way all first Christmases abroad are.  I don’t really believe they are all that way, but I was prepared for ours to be.  and … Continue reading

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the obligatory look at my loot post

which isn’t really obligatory at all.  but I think it looks better if it appears I’m being forced to show off my presents… Michael is one of the best gift givers I know.  but somewhere along the way I’ve lost … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah … Continue reading

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it’s a start

decorated the tree.  found the camera.  proof that A1112 had no reason to be concerned about not being able to put ornaments on the tree.  the real worry is that we can’t put very many ornaments on the tree.  luckily,  … Continue reading

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pressure – it’s on

lately I’ve had this question sort of niggling in my brain and last night, one of my lovely children, actually asked it out loud.  “what are you going to cook for Christmas?” and then he went on to present an … Continue reading

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things to do. and a grammar update.

still more unpacking to do.   plenty of unpacking.  and storage to shop for.  never can have enough storage. right now I’m taking a bit of a breather at the coffee shop – drinking a very pretty coffee.  no picture … Continue reading

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boxes, boxes everywhere. none wrapped.

today we’re stove hunting. and then off for some Christmas decorations. and then organizing. and I guess we ought to start trying to figure out just what we will do Christmas day, but no rush. there’s plenty of time. I’m … Continue reading

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learned at the Christmas party

the Brit’s sing some Christmas carols to the wrong tune.  imagine trying to sing Away In a Manger to the wrong tune.  it makes it very difficult. the Brit’s also have their very own Christmas songs.  songs I’ve never, ever … Continue reading

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