Whew, what a busy week! We have had something on every day, and in between, I've been trying to prepare for Christmas in Toowoomba.Sunday we did nothing but lay back and watch movies, recuperating from the Christmas party the night before. Later in the afternoon, I managed to emerge from the house, to visit the Gordons, cuddle with baby Angus and muck around with Charlie.
Finally decided on what to spend my Aurecon going-away gift voucher on, and took home a very beautiful, and very red, jewelery case.
Participated in our department's Secret Santa. Came away with some sweet-smelling body wash, and thankful that I didn't end up with a gag gift. I think I'm too new for them to start paying out on. Memorable gifts to others included Killer and his platform thongs, John and his toy helicopter, Tracey and her re-gifted book, and the young surveyor and her loaf of bread with vegemite.
Organised the printing of my Christmas present tags at Healthpoint, and wrapped all the Kroll family presents.
Dinner with the Roberts and Gordons, where my nickname changed from 'Ony' to 'Hoey'. Do not know what prompted that, and I can't say I'm happy with the change. I was just getting used to 'Ony'. It was hard to be upset though with Charlie's little face pleading up at me "Come on Hoey, let's go shopping". Angus was so sweet and cuddly. The baskins icecream for dessert was great, since I haven't had it in ages (at least that's what it feels like).
Council Christmas party down at Queens Park, for the whole of Thursday afternoon. Plenty of beers (a lot more than the 4 vouchers we each received), swapping of earrings (don't ask), and lots of laughs. This was then followed up by the Aikido Christmas get-together at Neil's, from which Jason had to drive because his wife had had one to many during the afternoon...
Friday night was the Kroll family Christmas present exchange. Karen and Daniel bought some crabs, and we picked up some Sorbellos pizzas and Baskins for desert (yes, for the second time this week). Just that couple of hours with Jason's nephews have set back any desires I had of having children. While the evening went off without a hitch, I can't say it was relaxing. Reed loved his Thomas the Tank Engine tent. Jason and I scored quite a few pressies, including movie tickets and gift cards. Imelda and Frank bought me a bead for my Pandora bracelet, but I've decided to wait, and open it on Christmas day. Karen bought me Twilight perfume. No, not in any way related to the books or movies, but the one 'developed' by Sarah Jessica Parker. In any case it is very nice.
Saturday morning we had breakfast with Grandma at the Lagoons Cafe, and checked out my photo in the Creative Shots photo exhibition. I'm pretty chuffed that it's displayed, as I'm sure Tamie is chuffed at having a photo of her on display.
I dropped in briefly to catch up with the girls from Weight Watchers, for coffee. After a bit of negotiation, Ben finally decided he would come down to Toowoomba, and I booked his flights. After an afternoon of doing mostly nothing, and reading the Twilight books, we were set for an early night, but Justin and Josh decided to pop over for some drinks.
Friday night was the Kroll family Christmas present exchange. Karen and Daniel bought some crabs, and we picked up some Sorbellos pizzas and Baskins for desert (yes, for the second time this week). Just that couple of hours with Jason's nephews have set back any desires I had of having children. While the evening went off without a hitch, I can't say it was relaxing. Reed loved his Thomas the Tank Engine tent. Jason and I scored quite a few pressies, including movie tickets and gift cards. Imelda and Frank bought me a bead for my Pandora bracelet, but I've decided to wait, and open it on Christmas day. Karen bought me Twilight perfume. No, not in any way related to the books or movies, but the one 'developed' by Sarah Jessica Parker. In any case it is very nice.
Saturday morning we had breakfast with Grandma at the Lagoons Cafe, and checked out my photo in the Creative Shots photo exhibition. I'm pretty chuffed that it's displayed, as I'm sure Tamie is chuffed at having a photo of her on display.
I dropped in briefly to catch up with the girls from Weight Watchers, for coffee. After a bit of negotiation, Ben finally decided he would come down to Toowoomba, and I booked his flights. After an afternoon of doing mostly nothing, and reading the Twilight books, we were set for an early night, but Justin and Josh decided to pop over for some drinks.
