Almost Christmas photos (Dec 2024)

Just some photos from December that I didn't get to post last year,  And yeah, actually didn't get to bake the pumpkin pie until after Thanksgiving.  So the boys were definitely happy about that!

Okay, I was happy too.  That pumpkin cheesecake pie is super yum!  And I was also able to finally make some shortbread too.  It's amazing what you can do with just 4 ingredients!

Ready to go in the oven!

Yum!!

Love how the lake looks this time of the year with snow:

Or, almost ice:

Definitely iced over for everyone to skate on!

Graham is getting better at ice-skating:

Looking for warmer days to put on those outdoor Christmas lights:

In the meantime, inside - Charlie is busy decorating the tree. I'm glad he's still willing to help!

I love our tree.  It still looks good after all these years :-)

And our wreaths are still hanging on strong - added our little Ikea reindeer decor on it this year:

Our angel still works!

And these crystals are all still intact. They were gifts from a good friend who still lives in California:

And grandma continues to gift Bobby with more pork roll!

Well, it doesn't take long to have to start wrapping up plants.  It's getting cold!!

Those golf towels are coming in handy. Ha ha!  And brrrr, it's 9F outside!

Meanwhile, the boys got to visit the local fire station:

And came home with Bluey in a raffle drawing. It's massive!!

Did I mention it was cold?? Yup, icicles!

More of the lake has frozen over.  Still pretty freaky looking sometimes:

Charlie and his friend getting some ice-hockey in.  I'm guessing his friend just fell over on the side. Ha ha! Too funny:

Pretty neat sky that evening:

These boys are so lucky to be able to experience all the different activities:

I have to say we have been pretty lucky to find this spot where we live now!