Well the tree is up and is it ever big! Probably 8.5 feet tall, way taller than our tree at home would ever be. You know how it goes though, what looks small in the bush is huge in the house, luckily we have a loft only over the back half of the cabin and there is plenty on room for the tree. The kids and I have been making decorations and will start to decorate as soon as the tree stops dripping, I'm thinking nap time for Laney will be about perfect.
We also have most of our gifts taken care of, thanks to internet shopping. All I had ordered online came in the last time we went for mail, that was a huge relief. You never know how busy Canada Post is this time of year and if our parcels will reach the post office they are picked up from by the mail truck that heads out our way once a week.
As I mentioned though, not all the gifts are taken care of yet, we also have to get to work making a few. We had decided with Tim and Martina that we would make gifts for each other. So Paul and I have our plans, it's just putting them into action now that is left to do. Hopefully it goes as smoothly as the plan looks in our head.
The guys are at 61 Marten, 1 wolverine, and 1 lynx now.
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Such beautiful pictures, Heather. We have snow and the rain has been trying to rinse it away. I hope it stays. I love it. I loved your description of trapline day and a movie for the kids, a book for you. You'll find that you can accomplish so much more with one bright child in one day than any teacher can in a classroom that you can well afford these relaxing days. Love to you all and Merry Christmas! Auntie Kathy
ReplyDeleteHello Heather, Paul and kids,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are all doing fine in the bush. Kel and I have been busy but the kids are excited for christmas. Hope you have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. I will be thinking about you all over the holidays. Take care.
Love you all
Brad
merry christmas. it sounds like you're having fun.
ReplyDeletefrom katija sware
i love reading your blog! keep up the great work. we think of your family often. have an amazing Christmas. i'm sure it's one that is very special.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas from the Sware's
We just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year. Sherease and Thomas asked me to say "Hello" to the kids. They talk about you all often. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best. The Dort Family
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays to all of you! We love to view all of your posted photos and read about your experiences. Best Wishes from Don and Wendy
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a soon to be New Year! It has been a few weeks since I last checked in to follow your adventure. I can only imagine how wonderful Christmas must have been with the frozen lake, Christmas tree and decorations. I told DJ about your skating rink and he became very jealous. We are living in a townhome with no yard and the closest out door skating rink is 3km from our house. So rarely do we ever conjure up the energy to walk there. It is great to hear that everyone is safe, taking advantage of all the actities and the amazing experience you are having. Love you all!
ReplyDeleteBrittany and DJ
Good to here things are going well. Are you not getting this shitty cold weather? Our family spent christmas in southern Arizona this year. It did not seem like Christmas but I enjoyed the fact that you don't have to shovel sunshine. Hope you have a wonderful new year.
ReplyDeleteLove to see how life is in the ourback. We spent Christmas with Lenore's Brother, Murray, Sue, Alexis and Mark in Green Valley Arizona and didn't miss the snow and cold one bit but I think the kids were missing their friends a bit but kept in touch on their ipods. HAPPY NEW YEAR toall of you.
ReplyDeleteWow, can't believe I just got around to checking things out. I have to say, right now I envy you! Hats off for following your dream! What I would do to escape the hussle and bussle, the phone, and all the outside pressures. Looks like you're really having a great time!Take care
ReplyDeleteLove Marcy L.