Happy Sunday to all! Here we are, just five days away from Christmas 2020. I know I sound like a broken record when I say that it will be a different one for most of us this year. Russell and I have been reflecting on past Christmases since we've been married...about 38 of them to be precise. We spent our very first Christmas as a married couple alone. We lived in Edmonton then. We went to Jasper Park Lodge for a few days. It was lovely and romantic. Oh, I so remember the wood fireplace in our room and those Rudesheimer Coffees! Many years ago, we went to Los Cabos, that was also very nice. We also spent a few others alone over the years because it's always been important for us to create our own memories. This year, it will be just the four of us but not because we want to. We're doing it to stay safe, keep our family safe and protect our health care system. We will miss my brother, sister and our two nephews but they will be with us in thoughts. Next year will be a better year.
Today is Day 20 of the Advent Fitness Calendar. I have to say that I've had a lot of fun exercising our two pooches these past twenty days. They both have mastered most exercises with the exception of a couple. That's OK, there is no rush. This is fun for us and good for them so it's a win win for all.
Last Wednesday, I received a beautiful gift from my good friend Lori, a heart shaped necklace with Cooper & Spicy's names and birthstones engraved. I will cherish this gift forever. Lori, Roger, Russell and I have developed a special bond of friendship over the years. Our respective pooches keep us connected in more ways than one. It's very special.
Russell got to visit his aunt last week, even if it was for a brief moment, through the entrance door of her retirement residence. He brought her a huge container of my Christmas cookies, some for her and some to share with her friends. She was happy and Russell was glad to be able to see her.
This past week was terribly cold and most days windy. We are getting a bit of snow now but it doesn't look like it will stay on the ground for long, rain and warmer temperatures in the forecast for Thursday. We may not have a white Christmas after all.
On Friday, Russell took Cooper to the vet clinic for his last weekly B12 injection. It will be monthly starting January 18. At the same time, he brought food donations for Sun Youth, a non-profit organization that has been serving the Montreal community since 1954. This year has been difficult for many families so any help we can give is greatly appreciated.
That's my story for this week. The four of us wish you a wonderful and healthy Christmas. Stay safe and well my friends!
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| We wish everyone a Merry Christmas - stay safe and be kind to each other. |
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| Our stockings are hung with care, Cooper and Spicy are excited for Christmas day! |
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| My parents' Christmas wreath, with love |
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| Russell's parents Christmas wreath was set in place on a bright sunny morning. |
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| Cooper and his Daddy catching a few winks while 'watching' TV. |
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| A lovely new addition to our Christmas ornaments, from the Bears! |
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| Pretty in pink with Cooper and Spicy and my wonderful necklace from Lori, Roger and the Bears |
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| Looking East to Montreal from Edgewater Park in Pointe Claire, ice on the lake and no snow on the ground. |
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