Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Xmas and New Years

We are back in Edmonton and settling into semi normality. Niki and I really enjoyed our two week Christmas and New Years holiday on the Island. I am just going to list the highlights, as writing it all out would take too long and probably bore any readers.
  • G & T (Gin and Tonic) served by Laurie. My brother Ryan is very jealous after my ranting and raving about how the Fowler household is so comfy, warm and my beautiful mother in law has drinks and food always readily available.
  • Christmas with the Fowler's. Different Christmas traditions are neat, and I really enjoy the Fowler routine.
  • The movie marathon. Yup, watched roughly thirty-six hours of movies, and it was great. I guess seeing Avatar in 3d would fall into this. Go see it.
  • Seeing Hovan, good times hanging out and hearing about his and Christine's world travels. His beard was also awesome.
  • Spending some time with family in Mill Bay. Meeting baby Kirk, he's cute and looks like his Grandpa Neufeld when he's annoyed. Ciara is a little ball of energy and I think her parents of going to be perpetually tired for years to come. She seems to love her Auntie Niki, especially because Auntie Niki will read and play for hours on end with her.
  • New Years in Campbell River. Lanyon's are awesome hosts. Ben always brings the awesome, and Kirstin is amazing. Both their kids are adorable and are at the age when they are more entertaining than anything Hollywood can produce. Putting on a suit and going to a wedding on New Years was also a blast.
  • The usual relaxing, walkies, warm Victoria weather, napping, eating, giving of gifts, receiving of gifts, teasing of sister-in-law and general good times.
  • Breakfast at the Blue Fox with the Andrachuk's, Niki and Hovan. 
  • Learning via the winter ale fest that while the Hermannator is a very tasty beer, limiting yourself to one is usually a good idea.

I probably missed a few things, we had a really great time. Thanks again to Brian and Laurie for such a great Christmas and the Lanyons for hosting us at New Years.
Happy 2010 everyone.
Scott

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Nibs!!!!!!!

Christine said...

Yes, you guys sure had a good time watching all those movies!

Unknown said...

And you were fabulous guests, as always! Oh, and Baby Kirk is soooo cute. Great pics!!! PS. We're taking your advice and seeing Avatar in 3D this weekend in Nanaimo. Fun!