I know… bad start to a blogging year for me. Already a week behind. But I have a good reason… It’s been crazy since new year’s eve because we moved into our new home just in time for a New Year’s Eve Housewarming.

We’ve been settled in for 3 weeks now and it’s “almost” starting to feel like home. I’ve been living in the city all my life so moving to the burbs is somewhat of a shock to my brain. I’m not a fan of driving around in the dark. Nor am I a big fan of winding streets that change names every few blocks… But I have to admit that the peace and quiet sure is nice…

Anyhoo, here are some pictures of the new crib…

Wow! The holidays really crept up on me this year. I’ve had a lot on my plate and a lot on my mind lately. It’s a wonder I even found time for our picture with santa… =)

Anyhoo… The Boss is taking us all out for lunch at Rosebud before we all disperse for our own Family Festivities. Yummy… My tummy will be SO happy today…

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Maybe this Christmas layout will put me in a Christmas mood.  Cuz right now I feel like how sunny looks… Cranky cranky cranky…

Happy Holidays!

It’s sad when you realize that things you looked forward to as a child just isn’t the same anymore. Thanksgiving was just *eh* this year. Still the overflow of food, as usual… but the “celebration” just isn’t the same…

I remember when the Holidays used to be a big deal in our family. It was always a big 2 day affair. But for the past few years, things just haven’t been the same. I miss the laughter of the Titas & Titos in basement enjoying their 2 day MahJong marathon… I miss the cousins planting our butts in front of the TV playing video games together or board games & card games in the living room… I miss the Lolas camped out in the kitchen either cooking or playing Pokeno. I miss falling asleep in the living room surrounded by the laughter of the Cousins being stupid together. I miss day-after-Thanksgiving shopping & day-after-xmas movies…

Yea… those times have long since gone. Now, like most memories, they are just faded memories of “when we were young”. Wow… “when we were young”… seems so long ago.

Nowadays, the Holidays seem like such a chore for people to get together. And when we do get together, we’re lucky it lasts an hour of two. We’ve resorted to Eat & Run just to make an appearance. Granted, we still enjoy being together. But the quality time spent is hardly comparable to what it once was… So sad… But what can ya do. Life goes on…

But even though our old traditions fade, it’s comforting to know that we have new ones to look forward to to make new memories…