The One With New Year's Eve

Happy New Year's Eve.  2017 turned out to be a great year and we're looking forward to ringing in 2018 in a few hours.

We ended the year with a nice overnighter to Sturbridge. Once there, we were able to enjoy something that we had never had the chance to do - Christmas by Candlelight at the Village. It was great! Definitely a first rate experience and one with a ton of fun. The night started off chilly and bleak, with some snow. While we were there, the snow ended, the temperature dropped, but the memories kept piling up. From a visit to Bob Crachit's house, to going through the Towne House and seeing a 1830s, 1850s, and 1870s New England Christmas, we had a blast. We also had out own personal serenade from a caroling quartet. It was perfect!


It proved to be a fun holiday season, that included:

Christmas by Candlelight
Winter Walk at Ipswich sanctuary
Enchanted Village
Several movie nights where we watched Christmas movies together
Seeing "The Man Who Invented Christmas" (which was the perfect way to start the season)


Here is wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

The One With The New Star Wars

This past week, we saw the new Star Wars. Needless to say, it was a solid movie....but one that left us with a LOT of questions.

There were characters added, events that occur, and even ways of the Force that were not fully explained. Logically, it appears these will be answered in a subsequent movie.

It was great to see Luke have a role in this movie. He definitely is much more jaded....and still whiny. He even cracks an awesome joke when he says to Kylo Ren "See you around kid."

There was a dedication to Carrie Fisher at the end as well, which was a sweet touch.

Old friend Yoda came back and was a puppet this time - similar to when he was seen last in Return of the Jedi. He even makes a joke. 

Overall, a good movie....that has left me wondering.

The One With the Merry Christmas

This past week was Christmas. And what a Christmas it was. For the first time in some time, we had a white Christmas. It actually snowed on Christmas.

The house was nice and cozy as we had it all lit up with out Christmas lights.


We slowly opened gifts during the course of the day....which made for a peaceful and quaint day.

Here's wishing all a Merry Christmas.

 

The One With The Family Christmas Party

Today was the day of the family Christmas party.

Always a fun time.

A lot of good laughs, good memories, and good food....and great snacks.

I always look forward to this day!

We also got our backyard light display up....with the cool C-9 bulbs. Love those.

The One With The First Snowfall

At last, it arrived.....like a stealthy cat....the first snow of the year.

It crept up and came from the south.

A fluffy snow of white.... they first snow!

Winter is here!

 

The One With The Tree Lighting

Today was the annual town tree lighting and - as in the past few years - we decided to venture out and experience some of the other things it has to offer. And we were not disappointed.

First, we made a stop at the Cherry Street Market. We got some delicious clam chowder that they had to offer. It was great. We never even knew they served chowder there, so we learned it was a must visit after that.

Next, we toured downtown and partook of a few of the goodies they had to offer, including meatballs, popcorn, chicken fingers, and cookies....all free and equally delicious. There were even a few treat bags for Bri and Kiff to snag.

After, we attended the annual Girl Scout caroling event, which is always a special take! It was a lot of fun....and only about 15 minutes, too, which was just enough time for us to head down and watch Santa arrive by fire engine before turning on the tree lights in the square.

We saw plenty of folks out that we knew, too, which made it a true community event.

We came home, enjoyed some grub from the 99 and we watched The Christmas Story (for the first time not on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, but on DVD). All in all, a great day!