Well other than pictures showing some christmas related activity, I havnt really said much about what actually happened this past Christmas.

For those who dont know, this was our first christmas for both us, and our daughter Sydney.  I really didnt know what to expect, at 7 months old, I knew she wasnt going to tear open the gifts, know what they are and be able to thank the person for them.  We do Christmas at Jamie’s mom on the 24th, which involves going over in the afternoon, having a few drinks, eat snacks and try to help with supper (I am not really good in that situation – Kathy is REALLLY organized).  After supper, we retire downstairs where we have more drinks, and open presents.  Sydney did well with the presents, she was very happy, and for the most part, just wanted to bang on the boxes, or eat the wrapping paper.  Thats expected.  Between Jamie and her mom, I got some really great things.  On the christmas list, I asked for a Wacom Bamboo tablet (for picture editting) and a spyder3express (for color calibration – pictures again).  Kathy got me both of those!  Jamie got me a gaming chair.  It has a subwoofer and speakers built into the chair – its amazing.  We got it home a few days ago, and tried it out.  Wow!  Now I need to get the basement finished for permanent placement of the chair.  All in all, the night went great, ate too much, drank too much, got too much.  Good problem to have right?

On the 25th, we headed out to my family farm.  We had made plans to be there around 8AM, but didnt make it out there till about 8:30 after bathing and feeding Sydney (which we were planning on doing out there).  Once we arrived, we found pretty much everyone still sleeping.  Once we got them up, had a cup of coffee and ready to go, we all openned presents.  After that, we had dinner, relaxed all afternoon, played a few games, and then had supper.  At the end of the day, I once again drank too much, ate too much…but had a great time.  Jamie and I headed her home early to get Sydney to bed, and we went shortly after.

I think at christmas, we realize that its rush rush rush to the big day, and its great and all, but just sitting around eating, knowing that we are all in good health, good company and love one another is the best thing that I can ask for.  The presents are nice, giving and receiving, but the company beats it all.  I am kind of happy its all over, just for the stress being gone, and knowing that its a while before the next go round.

I have this weekend off, due to Jamie and her mom going to Las Vegas to go see Garth Brooks concert (our gift to Kathy) so I am home with Sydney Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Its going to be great being home with Sydney for a while.  Its rare that I get a chance to spend that much time with her without work or something coming up in between.  Hoping all goes well.

I will have some picture of Sydney up here shortly!