We had a little "Charlie Brown" tree of sorts that we've decorated with ornanments Z and I made. We took it slow and easy for the first time ever. Don't get me wrong, we missed our families back in the states terribly. Thank goodness for Skype! But for the first time didn't spend tons of time in a car driving all over the place, feeling rushed. We cozied up at home, went for family walks, adventured around to the fun markets and concerts in Oxford, went to parties and spent Christmas Day with new friends and their families, joined in the carol singing, minced pies, crackers(not ones that you eat) and Christmas pudding(not sure how I feel about it, but it is fun to set it lit on fire before covered in cream sauce) traditions.
Went to see a Christmas play with friends.
Making salt dough ornaments. Messy.
Painting salt dough ornanments. Messier.
So, I at least started a Christmas quilt... next year.
crafting
Christmas Eve lunch. Bangers and Mash with roasted veggies - not cooked by me. Delicious.
There are lots of new beginnings, traditions, changes to be grateful for as we finished 2013. I'm happy to wipe the slate clean of the more negative feelings that come from moving and changing, and look forward to the continued new adventures in 2014.
ps - The mailman just reminded me of another new fun thing - Boxing Day and Boxing Day Sales(kinda like Black Friday) He just dropped off the fun, usually too expensive fabrics I got for half price! 2014 is looking good.
Kelly
