We have been up to so much lately. Andrew's work had a holiday party at the Harrah's Casino up in the Buffet Lounge. We have been to work parties in the past and it has always been the kind to bring a spouse along, so this year I came along only to find I was the only spouse there. Oh well, I could tell some other coworkers were thinking, "Hmm, I should have brought my spouse..." Why didn't I think of that...I had fun at his holiday party. As for my work, there was not any mention of a holiday party UNTIL the evening before the day there were flyers posted up to reveal the plans of a party going on all day Wed. So any coworkers not working that Tuesday night would not have known to go or participate. Coworkers who happened to work on Wednesday were able to attend, and have the chance at winning door prizes. Coworkers who had Wednesday off didn't even attend or even know about the party. It was pretty bogus, and last minute on the companies part to throw together like that.
Then on Friday we decided to start a new tradition with Kara in celebrating Chanukah. It is a holiday that lasts for 8 nights, based on an old story of an oil lamp staying lit for 8 nights instead of for the one night, giving the people light for a whole week long. This was considered a miracle of light. So in the end, the holiday celebrates with a Menorah; lighting a candle per night up till the following Friday night. On the first night of Chanukah, we went over to our friend, Julie's place and made Matzo Ball soup and Potato pancakes. Kara was such a cutie, showing off that she could stand. She stands and walks around while holding onto things.
We are coming up on the end of Chanukah, with two nights remaining. Tonight we will make Matzo ball soup again and invite our friend, Jay over to our place. Then on Friday we have been invited to our neighbors house for the last night of Chanukah.
As for Christmas, this year is Kara's 1st year to celebrate. We are flying out to California to visit Andrew's family and friends first in LA then driving up the coast to my family and friends in Morro Bay. I have been doing laundry non stop to catch up on so that we can have clothes to pack up. We have to bring the car seat and stroller this time around and I dread having to check luggage, but it is inevitable.
Happy Holidays: Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas and Have a happy New Year! 2010...wow.
Then on Friday we decided to start a new tradition with Kara in celebrating Chanukah. It is a holiday that lasts for 8 nights, based on an old story of an oil lamp staying lit for 8 nights instead of for the one night, giving the people light for a whole week long. This was considered a miracle of light. So in the end, the holiday celebrates with a Menorah; lighting a candle per night up till the following Friday night. On the first night of Chanukah, we went over to our friend, Julie's place and made Matzo Ball soup and Potato pancakes. Kara was such a cutie, showing off that she could stand. She stands and walks around while holding onto things.
We are coming up on the end of Chanukah, with two nights remaining. Tonight we will make Matzo ball soup again and invite our friend, Jay over to our place. Then on Friday we have been invited to our neighbors house for the last night of Chanukah.
As for Christmas, this year is Kara's 1st year to celebrate. We are flying out to California to visit Andrew's family and friends first in LA then driving up the coast to my family and friends in Morro Bay. I have been doing laundry non stop to catch up on so that we can have clothes to pack up. We have to bring the car seat and stroller this time around and I dread having to check luggage, but it is inevitable.
Happy Holidays: Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas and Have a happy New Year! 2010...wow.
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