Christmas Questionnaire

I saw this on another blog ... nod to Jason :)

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Egg nog
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Wrapped of course!
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? I prefer yellow lights on a tree but since you can't get them anymore we have white on the tree and red in front of the house
4. Do you hang mistletoe? No
5. When do you put your decorations up? Early December
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? Ummm ... not sure really
7. Favorite Holiday Memory Getting an engagement ring from Michael for Christmas.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? Not really sure ... just sort of came aware of it ... likely around 10 ... I'm slow sometimes.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? NO! Wait until Christmas morning!
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? Lights first ... then the ornaments which are pretty much all small wooden ornaments with some glass. No tinsel or garland. It's a simple REAL tree. And there is NO theme!
11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? LOVE snow at Christmas
12. Can you ice skate? Haven't in 25 years or more!
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? My engagement ring
14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? The reason for the season - Jesus
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? trifle
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? going to church Christmas Eve
17. What tops your tree? A Star
18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? Giving. Shopping for just the right gift ... love it. And the past few years we've sponsored a family through Mission Services so we shop for each child with thier requests, get something for the parents and supply Christmas dinner. It's SUCH a great feeling!
19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? What Child is This for traditional and for more contemporary It Wasn't His Child.

Welcome to 2007!

Well out with the old and in with the new ... it's now 2007!

Christmas and New Years are now done ... hard to believe. Hope you had a good Christmas we did ... and I even got a new digital camera for Christmas so I'll be able to post pictures ... YIPPEE!

Christmas Day we spent at my SIL's ... it was lovely and relaxing. Great fun playing with my niece and just hanging out.

Boxing Day I ran the annual 10-mile race and managed to do it in 1:51:22 despite having a brutal cold virus for weeks. This time was only 1:15 longer than my time 2 years ago.

New Years Eve we had our "annual" Pre-Party and this year over 40 people came! Yes there was a round of open houses in the neighbourhood this year so everyone was invited to ours as well. There's a reall sense of community in the neighbourhood which is really cool.

Resolutions ... I have a few:

1. DS, DH and I are going to do a "streak" ... we will walk or run at least 1 mile each and every day of 2007. So far we're good :
2. I will lose 5 pounds. I weight in at Weightwatchers on Dec 29 for my 5 year anniversary and I'm proud to say that I've stayed within my goal weight for 5 years. However over the past 3 years I've gained 5 lbs so it's time to take it off.

I've also figured on my race calendar for the year ...

March - Chili 1/2 Marathon and Around the Bay 30K

April - Urban Burn 1/2 Marathon (?) or the Mississauga 1/2 - I haven't decided

May - Mississauga 1/2 Marathon (?) and National Capital full Marathon

August - Edmonton 1/2 Marathon

September - either Scotiabank 1/2 Marathon or 25K Run for the Toad

November - Hamilton 1/2 Marathon

December - Las Vegas Marathon

Should be a full year eh?

Cheers

Shirley