Christmas 2016!!

I love Christmas! It is definitely my favourite holiday of the year! Not just because of the festive activities going on all around, but because it celebrates the birth of my Saviour Jesus Christ! Who doesn't love birthdays?! 

 Anyhow, this year's Christmas was a good one! I went to my Uncle's on the 22nd to look after their house while they went on a Christmas date to the spa. It was really relaxing actually! Their two kids were at school, their house was already spotless, so all I had to worry about was their dog, who was no trouble at all! I had a whole six hours to just sit and write, which I haven't had in a long time! It was a Christmas gift in itself! They managed to convince me to stay till Christmas Eve, so I helped my aunt shop and prepare food for Christmas dinner. I didn't realise until this year how crazy and stressful Christmas shopping is! lol

A craft I did with my little cousin!

I might enjoy Christmas Eve more then Christmas! That is because my community hosts a Christmas dinner! Everyone is welcome, and there is no cost! Unfortunately my parents were too busy to go, but I still went with most of my siblings trailing along! The food was so good, and it was so nice to visit and share a meal with other members of the community. Santa even came, and my four youngest siblings went up to see him! My youngest sister was so brave! She dashed to the front of the line, determined to be the first one to speak to Santa. Afterwards all the children got to pick a toy out of Santa's bag, which made them very happy! 

On Christmas morning I woke up to the sound of my siblings dancing around the house in glee, over all the gifts under the tree! I wanted to sleep longer, but it was Christmas, so I dragged myself out of bed, (or should I say the couch), and headed over to the tree! There was a bunch of yummy snacks on a nearby table, and all my siblings were gathered around the tree, fingering their gifts excitedly, trying to figure out what they had got! In our house, opening gifts goes from youngest to eldest, one at a time. I like this, because it drags out the moment a little longer, and everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight! This year the gifts were amazing! I thought I was only getting two gifts, but Mom surprised me with several more! The kids also got a lot of things they had wanted, and their reactions were priceless! 

Here is a link to one of my sister's reactions I recorded!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afnl6chwn18&feature=em-upload_owner

Everyone is excited to see what you get!

My eleven year old sister got what she wanted!

Anyhow, I got the best gift ever!

Winter Riding boots!

I also got a journal! I get one every year!

I also got other handy things like socks, and art supplies! Overall, I was surprised and happy with the gifts I got! Thanks Mom, Dad, Colina, Alex O'brien, and Nancy!

Star Wars PJ Nancy got me!

The cover of a puzzle Mom got me! She knows I love fantasy and owls, so she thought this was perfect for me! It is!

A painting I did with the incredible art set my aunt gave me!

 Afterwards, several member of my family went to Christmas mass. I stayed home, since I went Christmas Eve, and kept an eye on the younger ones. They were good though, very occupied with their gifts! When my parents got home we all got dressed up, then headed to my Uncles for Christmas Dinner! And guess who drove?

Me! I was so freaked out! I hate driving! But I did it! On the highway too! (I learned that I hate merging with traffic!)

Anyhow we arrived safe and sound at my uncles, and we had an amazing time! My aunt makes a spectacular meal, and I ate till I felt my stomach would explode! My uncle also showed us this really cool thing he got for Christmas! Its a pair of high tech goggles you wear. You stick your phone into the designated spot, and start the program. It puts you in a 3D virtual reality! Every where you look you see something! I did the roller coaster program, and it literally felt like I was on a roller coaster! I had butterflies, and I was screaming, because it felt so real! It was cool, but also kind of scary. I'm afraid if you did it enough you would lose your mind!

A birds eye view of all the food!

The little kids table!

 Anyways, despite having an amazing Christmas, I feel awful right now! My whole family has this terrible flu that has me bed ridden, which is rare! It really sucks, because I was only healthy for about five days, and now I am sick again! Oh well, more time to write!

Merry Christmas everyone! Remember that Christmas is twelve days!