These horses are slightly better, but still not what I think of as quality work. For as many as I’ve made, you’d think I’d have this down by now. They function, but they feel sloppy. If I make any more, I think I need to revisit my whole approach.
Nothing super glamorous, but still exciting. Today, Liz and I put some time into the front office. With a lot of insulation down in the floor joists, we got to screwing down a first layer of plywood.
So this year, a bonus that neither Liz nor I got sick. Last year, we had the chance to make some rounds, but things got cut short due to Covid.
While I’m glad we got some extra time with my sister’s family this year, it was nice to have our own little Christmas, back home in Chicago.
Group photo! Another masterclass in how to balance a phone precariously, for 10 seconds.
Closer to midnight. We opted to stay in, instead of going out to midnight service at St. John’s. I miss the ritual and tradition of it (and the singing), but welcomed time with my family… just hanging out.
My parents had brought over some champagne a day or two ago, which may have been for mimosas. But we ended up opening the bottle tonight. My dad wanted a toast, and wanted a family photo… so with a slight bit of balancing on the fireplace mantle, he got his Christmas wish.
Another lazy day today, not much to show. Putzed around the house and mostly relaxed. I’m sure there was a lot of TV watching. Perhaps a nap or two.
We did have one big family activity, but it took place much later in the day. We had a late evening (7PM) escape room booked, at Escape Room USA.
It was cold out, but we all braved the temps to seek out mulled wine and raclettes.
Liz, looking out for hardware pieces that match what we have in our house. She’s been on the hunt for literally years now.
Fast forward to Indy, several hours later. It’s late at night, we’ve unloaded the car, and are hanging out in the kitchen with Stacey and Shane. As a late nightcap, Shane offers me up a little moonshine.
Forgot to post up some images of our Christmas tree, lights and all. To spruce things up, Liz found a few bunny images online… and traced them as makeshift ornaments.
Not a lot of photos from tonight, as I’m still out of practice. But I wanted to at least record the evening, as we always like spending time with them. The conversation is always fun and relaxed, we’re always laid back… and despite how much time passes between our get-togethers, it always feels like we pick right back up where we left off.
Tonight, Liz and I had a date night where we actually went out to the movies.
I’ve come to realize that I’m either getting older, or that I’ve always been a misanthropic curmudgeon. And that movie theaters stopped being a source of magic and wonder, and are simply avenues where someone can kick my chair in the dark.
Daisy has been struggling a bit more, lately. She still can get around, but her leg isn’t as strong anymore… and she sometimes spins in circles. And sometimes has difficulty getting herself upright.
“All my senses come to life
While I’m stumbling home as drunk as I
Have ever been and I’ll never leave again
‘Cause you are the only one”
Seriously contemplating the price tag.