Christmas this year is a new experience for us. Although we're not at home as in the past we tried to retain some of the traditions we're used to. To replicate the cozy feelings of this time of year, we turned our TV to Star Choice and their fireplace channel which has a lovely crackling fire. I then compiled a Christmas album on my lap top which played in the background. Now that's Christmas in the 21st century.
Since Kyle was little, we have always made an evening of watching "Christmas Vacation" so did that this year as well. This is Kyles favourite scene where Clark Griswald is trapped in the attic and steps on boards which hit him in the face. You just don't see that kind of humour every day.
We have always gone to church on Christmas eve where we were reminded of the Christmas message and sang carols. Its a great way to prepare for Christmas. This year we went to a program at the campground. Here we got the Christmas message about over eating and sang carols. New friends don't replace family but they make you feel part of a family. Everyone brought food for the table (we didn't eat even half of it). 
Xmas morning! As we have always done, we took a picture of the tree before anyone gets to open presents. 
Carmen, eager as usual, ripped into her gift. She seems pleased with Santa's choice. Our agreement about gifts was that they couldn't add weight; I think this qualifies.
Not to be out done, I quickly unwrapped my gift which was just what I needed. I don't know how Santa does it year after year. It also qualifies as not adding weight so we both followed the rules, which doesn't happen often.
Christmas is a time for family and this year is no different. By using Skype, which Brad set us up on, we called Brad and Karen and found out how their Christmas was. We then called Michelle and Andy and talked to them and Kyle and McKenzie. Skype is great because you can talk as long as you want. Everyone is having a good Xmas so we'll say our first Xmas away was a success. I hope yours was as well!
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