I did it, I got ruddy lights up and holy mother of baby jesus (or something like that for this time of year) it were cold. Shalanger (langas, langa, lang, shaymus, muss, the big one, the hub, me old man) Sean, actually came outside and helped me do it, whoooo hooo. We had to keep going inside to thaw out our fingers, and it took a few days coz we didn't have any extension cords BUT we now have christmas lawn lights. I have to admit they are not as fullsome and twinkly as our good neighbours, in fact they look a bit tatty and possibly shabs, maybe even bitty and sparse or one could say at a stretch... tacky. But we have them up on our house and we are now American.
The Stags head even moves from side to illuminated side. Fab.
Speaking of deer saw some sad and massive roadkill which strangely was tagged, and minus a head. Grusome. Not sure what that means, maybe they coudln't fit the whole thing on the roof of the BMW so they just took the head!?? There is a serious amount of squirrel roadkill here. I am strangely compelled to paint it, what is that??? They are so cute when they are alive and Molly has a jolly time chasing them ferociously through the forest. She does however tend to slam head first into trees on this mission and comes home crying. I need to cut her a fringe. Will post pics of the lights soon.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Christmas Tree
We had our first experience cutting down a live Christmas Tree at the tree farm. We are not really sure how we feel about that but while in America.... You gotta get into it right??!! Had a great day freezing next to an American version of the winter BBQ. It was fun and the kids had a great time sledding. We met some great people who were very friendly, and ended up going back to the Doyles (new friends) house for a pizza dinner. I of course had one too many cocktails and probably said something inappropriate. They haven't phoned since.... I am working on my American social protocol, note to self; excessive enjoyment of vodka is a no-no.
There was quite a bit of snow which has sadly melted now and today it is a balmy 16.6 degrees!
We have continued to see gorgeous deer wandering through the forest behind the house, it is such a surprise every time I see them, love it.
I have bitten the decoration bullet and purchased some outdoor festive lights. Much to Avalon's horror; 'thats soooo tacky mum'. She is right I know but, you gotta get into it right??!!! So I will put up the flashing stag, doe and fawn along with the plastic lit snowflakes and 8 jolly lawn snowmen. Langas might even get on a ladder to help with the porch lights. I may need to bribe him though cos he LOVES doing anything handy.
Avalon is well and might have the solo in the choir performance of a holy song in January which is very exciting. She is singing on Friday at her dance school as well. I reckon she should get a band together, again I am a dork. She is nearly as tall as me now. something I am truly not ready for!
Jordy had a presentation of some of his recent work at school and had to speak into a microphone in front of everyone, this is his idea of torture. He did it very well and I was so teary and proud.
Sebastian and I met with a new eye doctor yesterday who is going to do some eye/brain retraining and is positive it will correct his eye turn in six months. This will negate the need for another surgery which is fantastic.
There was quite a bit of snow which has sadly melted now and today it is a balmy 16.6 degrees!
We have continued to see gorgeous deer wandering through the forest behind the house, it is such a surprise every time I see them, love it.
I have bitten the decoration bullet and purchased some outdoor festive lights. Much to Avalon's horror; 'thats soooo tacky mum'. She is right I know but, you gotta get into it right??!!! So I will put up the flashing stag, doe and fawn along with the plastic lit snowflakes and 8 jolly lawn snowmen. Langas might even get on a ladder to help with the porch lights. I may need to bribe him though cos he LOVES doing anything handy.
Avalon is well and might have the solo in the choir performance of a holy song in January which is very exciting. She is singing on Friday at her dance school as well. I reckon she should get a band together, again I am a dork. She is nearly as tall as me now. something I am truly not ready for!
Jordy had a presentation of some of his recent work at school and had to speak into a microphone in front of everyone, this is his idea of torture. He did it very well and I was so teary and proud.
Sebastian and I met with a new eye doctor yesterday who is going to do some eye/brain retraining and is positive it will correct his eye turn in six months. This will negate the need for another surgery which is fantastic.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
More Snow
Basty woke us up this morning with, 'snow', 'snow'! Much bigger dump than the first time, and we all had to go out to investigate before breakfast in our pyjama-snow gear. Kids immediately into the sledding...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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