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Christmas was fun. But I'm still campaigning for some family to come visit us next year.

Christmas eve we took cookies to our neighbours and sang a bit of a "We Wish you a Merry Christmas". We are world's worst singers so just the chorus was plenty. It took a long time for the kids to get settled down and they woke up very early so Tyrone and I did not get much sleep at all.


Christmas eve the boys made this stack out of all the presents that were already out. They were all very good about enjoying them without opening them.


The kids loved unwrapping presents - and got great new books, games, sports gear, money for bank accounts and a Wii! They've been busy boxing and bowling ever since.


Canadian Smarties from Aunt Naomi

The Cleverlys came over for supper. They are the closest thing we've got to family around here and we enjoyed a pleasant evening eating and Wii'ing while the girls played dolls etc.


Merry Christmas!

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  1. Brown FamilyDecember 27, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    So glad you had a great day. We look forward to getting our own Wii one day -- they are so fun!

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  2. Emily CleverlyDecember 29, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    A holiday wouldn't be a holiday without you. Thanks for the fab meal, great company, and introducing Jason to the Wii. He is definately on the market for one.

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