Six Days into 2010!

I can't believe how quickly 2009 flew by. Each month, I tried to focus on the days and try to make them go by slower (I don't know how I planned on achieving that), but they just continued to pass by! And now we are on day six of 2010 and I'm wondering if this year will go by as quickly as the last.

Christmas was a lot of fun this year. There were so many people at my Dad's house that it seemed like to place was going to explode with presents at any moment. I like big family gatherings as that is what the holidays are really about, the people. Yes, Adrian and I did receive some amazing gifts this year, but it was spending time with the family that was the greatest gift of all. I was able to meet my new niece Hailey and see some family members who I usually don't spend a whole lot of time with. We had a blast playing Mad libs for hours, and eating good food made everyone happy (or at least their tummies).

New Year's was fun too! .....well, not a first. Adrian and I both worked a half day on New Year's eve, and when we got home Adrian thought our dog had an accident in the garage as there was liquid on the ground. As I got closer to the "accident" I realized we had a bigger issue on our hands. There was a leak coming from our water heater! AGH! Adrian turned the water off to the house and tried calling the builder, but he was out of town (duh), so we just left the water off, packed an over night bag and took our dogs to his parent's house.

We stayed there for New Year's eve and New Year's day. That night his parents took us to La Vie en Rose (a fancy French restaurant) and we ate like kings for Sylvie's birthday. She and Philippe really enjoy going to that place as they have fond memories there and know the owner. After dinner, we went back to their house and watched the ball in NY drop while sipping champagne. It was a quiet evening, but it was perfect. We spent New Year's day with them and two other friends, Dirk and Maria. We went out for lunch and then to the movies. Adrian and I haven't gone to and actual theatre in a long while so it was a nice outing for us. We saw, "Avatar," and I was actually surprised at how good it was. I thought it was going to be another lame Sci-fi flick, but the computer animation was amazing. We also saw it in 3-D, so I'm not sure if that added a lot to the effect, but I would highly recommend that film for anyone who likes action and a great storyline. Although, I laughed a little as the film resembled a cartoon movie I loved as a kid, "Fern Gully." No one else knew about the cartoon, but I swear the storyline is the same. I'll have to get it and have Adrian watch it; it's a good cartoon movie.

I made my New Year's resolution too. I usually don't pick anything outrageous, just something I would like to improve about myself, and something that I think is do-able. This year I hope to stay in touch with family and friends more. Whether it's more phone calls, letters, or visits. I think family and friends are precious gifts and should not be shoved to the side. I know life can be hectic and it is hard to find time for everything and everyone, but family and friends are coming first this year!