Christmas hangover
Phew, made it through another Christmas... It was definitely a busy one. We stayed in Calgary this year, and made the rounds of the various parts of my family. On the 23rd we had Chrismas dinner (turkey #1) at my mom's. It was delicious, but both Mike and I ate too much and felt sick afterwards. Then the next day we did a brunch at my dad's house. Mike had never had eggs benedict before (a Janice family Christmas special), and apparently likes them. I can't say I do, but english muffins are always tasty, and this year Janice made some awesome hash browns too. The next day was Christmas, and Mike and I opened presents at home and then headed out to my dad's. We then came to my mom's for a bit, opened gifts and headed up to my aunt and uncle's to see them for a bit. Last we went up to Janice's dad's house for the big family Christmas dinner there. More turkey, and, again, too much food. I like getting to see lots of people on Christmas, so this was a great day, though a little busy, especially with my dad living east of town... lots of driving.
On the 26th, we had my mom's family over for roast (it was especially delicious for the fact that it wasn't turkey). 12 people seated around our 10 person table in a dining room that is just a little too small. Quite exciting. The food was great, and now my aunt and uncle actually believe that we can cook. Tomorrow my dad and Janice and Robyn are coming over for a pizza night before Robyn flies back home to Nova Scotia. It would appear that the theme of these holidays was really: just keep eating!
Mike is heading home to Peterborough for a few days in the new year. We lucked into some super cheap tickets to Toronto, and so he'll get to visit the family from the 3rd to the 7th. I go back to work on the 3rd (boo), and Mike, the 8th. I hope that everyone has had nice holidays, and enjoyed visiting lots of people, or at least eating way too much (at least we're all in the same boat on that front then!).
On the 26th, we had my mom's family over for roast (it was especially delicious for the fact that it wasn't turkey). 12 people seated around our 10 person table in a dining room that is just a little too small. Quite exciting. The food was great, and now my aunt and uncle actually believe that we can cook. Tomorrow my dad and Janice and Robyn are coming over for a pizza night before Robyn flies back home to Nova Scotia. It would appear that the theme of these holidays was really: just keep eating!
Mike is heading home to Peterborough for a few days in the new year. We lucked into some super cheap tickets to Toronto, and so he'll get to visit the family from the 3rd to the 7th. I go back to work on the 3rd (boo), and Mike, the 8th. I hope that everyone has had nice holidays, and enjoyed visiting lots of people, or at least eating way too much (at least we're all in the same boat on that front then!).
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