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December 25, 2004
Christmas in Seattle
Christmas is a big deal for Dawnise - we usually spend it with her family, eating too much, giving each other things we don't need, and generally having a good time.
Being that I've recently started a new job, and don't have much of any vacation accrued, we realized that if we went down to CA I'd only be able to stay the weekend, and tickets for the two of us were going to cost around $800. I left the decision to Dawnise - and she decided we'd stay in Seattle and do Christmas "on our own." It was a tough decision for her - and until this morning neither of us were really sure what that meant.
We spent yesterday morning doing house related stuff - drove around the peninsula (over the infamous Tacoma Narrows bridge) and met the builder of the house we're trying to buy. He was kind enough to offer us the chance to have input on finishing touches - granite, tile, carpet, paint and the like - even though we don't yet have a signed contract. After meeting with him we wandered over to Home Depot to review the budgeted lighting items - choosing upgrades pretty much everywhere. It's amazing how much difference a few dollars a light makes. We have to make a pretty fundamental decision - if we're putting the pool table in the dining room, we need to choose a pool-table sort of lamp for that room, not a dining room chandileer. Decisions, decisions... The rest of the suppliers, for things like appliances and carpet were closed for Christmas Eve, so we'll have to deal with them later.
We came home and cooked a traditional Christmas dinner for two - turkey, stuffing, etc. etc. Dinner was around 7 - everything came out really well, had a very non-traditional desert; a dark chocolate mouse cake and sorbet.
We woke up this morning around 7, unwrapped stuff, and as I type Dawnise is talking to Geoff, Kathye and the kids - teary, but very happy to hear from some good friends. (We miss you guys.)
Shortly we'll be leaving for Scott & Amanda's in Vancouver for the remainder of the weekend - looking forward to seeing them (and Zoe, of course).
So Christmas on our own turned out ok. Given the chance, we'll probably spend it with family and friends next year.
Hope everyone had a good Christmas - and best wishes for a happy, safe, and prosperous new year.
Posted by dberger at December 25, 2004 9:37 AM
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Merry Christmas My Loves, We MISS you both so very much, wow what a different Christmas with- out you guys here with us. (Wiping tears away)And Danny geezzzz you were always such a help when it came to making Christmas Dinner, are you going to make Grandma's corn this year ? Missed all the huggs & Kisses from you this morning too.
Francine got here from work 7:30 a.m. she was really tired, they opened there gifts and by 10 a.m. they left to go home so she could sleep, she has to work tonight too. Dinner will be around 4pm if you'd like to drop in ;-) I WISH !
Hope you guys have a great day... Just wanted you to know you are MISSED today and everyday.
I talked to you awhile ago, but MERRY CHRISTMAS again..much Love to you both...
Dan Grrrrr88888888888 job on here read every page. I will be back to read more.... Love Dad & Mom
Posted by: Mom - Carol at December 25, 2004 12:20 PM
And a good time was had by all. :) So great to see you.
Posted by: Scott Snyder at December 26, 2004 4:37 PM
It WAS great to see you!
Did Nise tell you we saw a monk in East Vancouver?
Posted by: Amanda at December 28, 2004 9:06 AM