Let it snow

"We had a white Christmas. Just like the ones we used to know. With snow drifts plenty and blight, and a cold wind blowing through the night."


*Note: Blight was used on purpose. Michaela didn't follow, but it was suppose to be somewhat negative. In this case a blight shows negative activity by keeping people inside. Like a blight would keep a plant from growing. Okay, hard to follow, but I like the post. Made me feel clever.

Christmas presents

Michaela and Devon opening presents. Thanks everyone for the gifts.

Devon and Michaela got a lovely blanket, wheat grinder, and a signed copy of " The Gift". Oh, and first class plane tickets lest we forget.

Michaela got scrabble and battleship board games, scarf and hat.


Devon received a scarf, shirt, coat, LooneyTunes DVD and Airwolf DVD.

FYI: Devon is still wondering if Airwolf is as cool as he thought. Anyone wanting to borrow the DVD, or another 80's show "Greatest American Hero" are welcome to. He now has first seasons of both.

Photos

Well, one thing we did on the trip is take photos. Here is a picture of the Walker family being situated, and I am sure Michaela helped out by taking pictures of the mayhem.

Hat trick

Michaela was working on making knitted hats for Christmas presents this year. At first she tried using circular needles but got frustrated so she started to knit a pannel and was going to sew two sides together. This was taking a long time, and just before they left Devon found a solution. A knitting rings was being used by a sister he home taught. After finding out about it he explained it to Michaela and after getting the ring two hats were done in two days.

Crazy trip to Christmas

So, some might know the plight of our trip to Illinois, but many do not so here is a rundown.

Michaela and I had plans to go visit her family this Christmas, starting early December 17th. So, that Monday we got up at 4:00 to catch the super shuttle to the airport. Well, Michaela felt sick, really sick. She couldn't stand up and was really hurting. She hurt so much she fainted. After reviving her, she started to puke and then the super shuttle guy comes to the door. "Alright," I thought, "no way are we going", so I sent him away. After he leaves, Michaela starts to feel better. So, I am like, "Do you feel good enough to go?" and she says "yes" so I call a taxi (yea, we could have driven, but I didn't know where the lots are). So the cab comes and we are off. As we get close to the airport, Michaela starts to throw up and we decide to go home.

Now we are at home, Michaela is really sick, and there is no way we can catch our flight. I am sure there is no way we are going now, so Michaela goes to bed and I start damage control. First I call the airport and airlines. Can I say they are really hard to get on the phone and harder to get information from. As I worked with the airlines, not knowing when Michaela would feel better, I could only get a credit for the flight and re-booking a flight was too pricey. So, I call my parents to see what they are doing and they are staying home and say we could visit them. Finally I call Michaela's parents and tell her younger brother Nelson that we wouldn't make it.

With all the damage control done, Michaela fast asleep, and nothing to do I decide to get some stuff done at work. So I go to work and call around 11:00 and her line is busy. Of course her parents or my parents have called her because I told them she was ill. Anyway she calls me about 5 minutes later as chipper as can be. She says that her parents wanted us to go, and they would get us tickets. So, because of blessings of families we were able to go to Illinois.

Merry Christmas

Ah, that time of the season. I think we get a frosted fake tree because it makes it feel cold, even though it is still 60 outside right now. Anyway, happy holidays! Michaela and I are going to Illinois in a week, and hopefully we can update you there.

bear

Okay, as a scout I bought a lot of whittle kits to whittle everything from eagle neckerchief slide to candlesticks. I never finished and decided that I hate whittling. Anyway, we worked on whittling a bear from a bar of soap, and I was able to make a passable bear (not a good picture). Anyway, I am prou.... um pleased that I have finally whittled something that looks like what I thought it should.