Busy times

We have had some good visits with family. Jeff, Tarra and Aiden arrived on Dec. 26th; Angie and Matt arrived on Dec. 27th. Jeff brought his Wii game machine so we all, except Barb, engaged in various contests. It can be quite addictive, especially if one is at all competitive. Every time you lose, you immediately want a rematch to try to get even. Lots of fun and much better than TV watching with its passivity. Jeff and Tarra left on the 28th, leaving Aiden behind. He is really good. He likes is afternoon nap at about 1 p.m. and goes to bed at 7. The only downside is that he wakes up at 5 a.m. or shortly after. However, even then if someone says hello, he seems content to stay in his crib, talking to himself.

Matt had to work on Monday, Dec. 29th so they got up and left about 8 a.m. Later about noon, Barb's sister Emma and her spouse Sonya arrived. We had lunch in the lodge and spent the afternoon together. Last night, there was just Aiden with us. Jeff and Tarra are to return today to attend a cooking demonstration at the lodge and to pick up Aiden. Also today Dawn and Gordon are to arrive before noon to spent 2 nights with us as well as attend the New Year's Eve dance. Then, on Dec. 31st, Barb's sister, Faye, and her husband Keith from Toronto are scheduled to arrive. Wendy and Greg may also come. We shall have a full house with 8 adults; however, it is possible to sleep 10 in this cottage so we can manage.

Dawn and Gordon leave on Jan. 1st. We are not sure how long the others will be here. Our time ends on Saturday, Jan. 3rd when we return to Halifax. Barb's brother, Dave, and wife Jess are coming down to Bedford on Sunday, so that will complete the visits with family. We leave very early on Jan. 5th to return to Ajijic. The visit is a busy, at times hectic, period, but we have managed to see a lot of people and relatives. White Point is a lovely, and restful place so that has helped. We always enjoy being here.