Gifts And Parties! ⇒

I got some great gifts this year (spoiled, as usual) and I have been to many great social gatherings. The top to actual gifts (besides the wonderful cash donations) were two DVD sets! So far we have only watched part of the IJ Bonus disc, but already I love it! Time to re-acquaint myself with the wonder Dr. Jones. I expect the other box set with be spectacular, as it took us almost a week to go through the first one!

I also got some gift cards to my favourite [stores][176]...can't wait to spend those! As an added bonus, several of the gifts that Christine got me were not needed, so she gets to go buy me even more stuff! Ya me!

As usual, our Christmas was mostly spent socializing with friends and family. Let's see...Catie Moose had a get together on the 21st where we saw Tod, Catie, Phillip, Diane, Mark & Vivien. My brother came over on the 22nd and my parents came to our place for a birthday dinner. On the 24th we went to Val & Barney's for a lovely dinner and a carolling trip in English Bay. Christmas morning was just for the two of us...we opened our stockings. Christmas Day (and evening) was spent at Christine's parent's place. Ate more food and got more gifts. Boxing Day morning was a brunch with Rose, Ray, Doug & Erica. The annual Dalzell Boxing Day party was at Ralph & Vicki's this time...almost 30 people! Much fun was had by all. More food and gifts. On the 27th, Doug, Erica, Chrissann, Jamie & kids came to our place for food and fun. Boy, 2 year olds are a handful!! The 28th found us at the Thai House celebrating Kath's, mine and Leon's birthday and yesterday we were at Erica's birthday dinner at the Water St. Cafe. Whew.

I think tonight we are actually eating in our own apartment alone! That will be nice.