Wow. An entire week has gone by, and it was a crazy one. Nothing to really 'blog' about, though. There was still a lot of box unpacking, but there also was errand running (learning to drive around my new city), taking Ty for a nail trim, buying Christmas cards (which are still in the box), grocery shopping, getting ready to go away for the holiday weekend, and on and on and on.
Then finally came the much-anticipated weekend --
We drove to Snohomish on Saturday to spend the weekend with friends. We had a blast! We took the dogs with us, to join the two dogs at Des & Judy's house, and Duncan & Chrissy's dog when he was at the house. They all got along well, which was good.
Saturday evening we went to dinner at Clint and Shannon's house. We ate ham, four-cheese Mac and Cheese with pearl onions and jalapeno-stuffed olives, and a delicious broccoli and cauliflower salad. I also had my first Brandy Alexander after dinner. It was quite yummy. This was the first gathering of all the players for the weekend -- Des & Judy, Marilyn, Clint & Shannon, Duncan, Chrissie & Waylen, and us. When we got home, we watched "A Wish for Wings that Work," our Christmas tradition.
Christmas Day began with present opening at Des and Judy's. Santa was quite good to everyone. After presents, Des and Judy cooked "Traitorous Eggs" (Eggs Benedict) with fresh fruit salad. Then came more present opening when Duncan, Chrissy and Waylen showed up, and again when Clint and Shannon got there. The most fun was had when Clint put together the gift his mother gave him -- an Air Swimmer. This particular Air Swimmer was an amazingly fun infrared-controlled, helium-filled shark about 5 feet long. Everyone wants one now.
Christmas dinner was the most incredible rib roast, cooked to perfection. It was accompanied by brussel sprouts, mashed white potatoes, mashed butternut squash, and spinach salad, all accompanied by many bottles of delicious wines. Dinner ended with Christmas Pudding and hard sauce. Then more fun ensued and everyone just had a great time.
We came home late morning today, after a hot tub soak and Breakfast Pudding with Des & Judy and Marilyn. On our way home, we stopped in Nisqually to see if the repair shop had had any luck fixing E.T. They hadn't tried to start him yet today, but said they'd try this afternoon. We didn't hear from them by dinner time, so we're not real sure what that means.
It was a very relaxing weekend, especially for Mark. It was the first time since Oct. 30 that he did not have to look at houses, drive to Spokane and back, or unpack boxes. It was good for him.
So, tomorrow the insanity begins again -- unpacking and trying to find places to put stuff while doing all the regular stuff associated with life. It's discombobulated around here, but it's also very slowly coming together. Eventually, routine will be routine, and that will be good.
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