An early Christmas

A nice surprise to head out to Mike and Erin's yesterday. As we were trying to make Christmas plans, it was indicated to us that even if our planned date for celebration together was now January 6 (yes - this is what was decided because of all the other commitments they had) they had a gift for us each that was "time sensitive" and could we maybe make a fast trip sometime soon? So we drove there yesterday. Nice weather for driving for the most part but ran into some snow flurries on the way back. We stopped and bought a lunch from KFC on our way and met them at their home around noon.  I had wanted to go to the local Craft Shows before leaving - still looking for a scarf/hat set for Erin , but did not find anything. So that took up some time in the morning so we did not get a good start.
So what was in the box that was time sensitive.  I hoped it was not a live turkey in a cage haha!  Wow, two lighted ornaments that could be used inside or outside. Mine was a lighted owl and gorgeous. Harry's was a lighted squirrel and beautiful. Both in white and brilliant when lit up. Mike knows we like to decorate and that we love these sort of ornaments and said it would have been lost in effect if we didn't open them until Jan 6  and not before Christmas when we would have the most benefit.  Nice thought.  So today I shall get out an electric cord and rig up two tables outside and set them up. They will look great, I just know it.  And even with a slight thaw the last few days the temps have now dropped to around minus 10 and with a light dusting of snow overnight. Perfect.  We left them around 1:30 pm as it was starting to snow so it was a real quick visit. But they were both volunteering at the Markstay Santa Parade set for 5:30 pm ( I would have loved to stay but that was not to be) We talked about them starting to participate in the community and how important it was to be visible and set down roots. Erin started back with weekly Yoga at the church just down the street from their place and that gives her an outing and meeting others, which is hard if you work out of town all week. Mike has already made friends with others in the town.  The only issue right now is their next door neighbour who has a thing about them and their yard. He apparently cuts his grass constantly and thinks Mike should be doing the same.  We suggested building a nice fence along their property haha!
So it's back to usual now. I have a huge wash to do today as well as a million other things.  I did borrow some books from Erin - the one the neighbour Ruth was asking me about so maybe today I'll call her and walk over with them. She will be happy I finally got the one she wanted and I had promised to get for her to borrow.
So happy day to all....Take care