Things that make it Christmas no matter where we are...

I still can't wrap a present to save my life

We put a spending limit on each other ($5 this year) and then one of us breaks it

We have a special meal...on the menu this year, a lovely cut of beef, mashed potatoes, gorgeous green beans, fruit with yogurt and fancy euro chocolate. Oh, and the fantastic French bread we can get just down the street.

We get our "tree" the day before in a funny way. This year a stray "flower" from someone elses garden across the street that the gardener sold me for way too much(but its in pot...this, I guess means that its 5 times the price...).

Ian is busy making something at the last minute(currently working with his teacher on something special for Marshall. Its 4:30pm Christmas eve)

We make our cards and stick them in the tree

We're together


Looking forward to a fantastic first Christmas with Marshall. Its nice to "purify" it the first time...

Happy holidays to all and stay tuned tomorrow for pictures!