Last Day

So today is the last day. I've already cleaned off most of my desk. Sad :( But not really because I am so excited to go to Headingley for Christmas, and see most everyone, and go back to school - all of these things seem to mask the bit of sad for leaving.

Sugar Overdose

I have realized ( though I think I already knew), that I don't have much will power at all. At work the past few days we have had so many goodies! And most of them seem to end up right by my desk. So every time someone comes over to get one, I am reminded they are there, and just how tasty they are. For example, we've had all sorts of cookies; peanut butter, chocolate, ginger bread, short bread, etc., butter tarts, nanimo bars (a favorite of mine - I also got some from my visiting teachers, mmmm so good!!), pleanty of boxes of chocolates, poppycock, and then cake yesterday for me since its my last week. This morning I woke up with a sugar hang over. It wasn't fun. So today I decided I will chew lots of gum, and stick to my soup and crackers lunch, and christmas oranges! (But we'll see how long that actually lasts)

Turkey

Saturday night was my office Christmas party. We had it at the Shaw Conference Center. It was pretty big. There are six companies owned by the same family. We had drinks and hors d'oeuvres - some type of smoked salmon and grilled peppers and something else fancy smancy. Then we had a turkey dinner. They served you your soup, then salad, and then a plate with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and vegetables. Then they bring a whole turkey to your table and someone has to carve it. So I was nominated. I even got a chef's hat and apron. It was pretty good. No good door prizes like John though, too bad.

Last Christmas I Gave You My Heart.......

These are some pictures from last Christmas. The Santa we visited let you take your own pictures, so you didn't have to pay anything. We still need to go this year, so I can let him know what I want.

So I found this picture of last years candy house, and I forgot how good it was. We must just have a knack for it!

Me and Chris a year ago, at the start of our relationship...awwwh... jj!!

Playing!

Last night I went over to Jennifer's house to play with my nephews. This is me holding 1 week old Henry. He is a very good baby and just lets us hold him. No crying at all. It is giving me and Pam false ideals about having children!! Good thing I've spent time with the Lemons when Sarah had a difficult time going to bed every night!

Candy Land

Last night for our FHE we made a Gingerbread Candy House, except we use graham wafers instead of gingerbread. I think it turned out pretty good.

Below is an aerial view of the property. Notice the park bench and its occupants on the left near the front.

Here is a nice view of the side and the lawn. I like the hot tub with its participants a little submersed (at the front on the right).

And this is just another view. I like the side sliding doors, and the smoke coming from the chimney!

Polls Closed

Even though this poll didn’t have near as serious consequences as Alicia’s for John’s hair, something really is up. I also had more votes submitted that voters. I’ll just give allowances for extra family members. Plus the results don’t really matter. But I do think we’ll have to watch some Christmas favorites when we’re in Headingley. Oh, and I should mention that there were requests for other classics such as Rudolph and Frosty.