Christmas 2010

This Christmas marked Sam and mine first Christmas as a married couple. I had always wondered how to coordinate holidays between the two families, but I have found it is much easier than I expected due to our convenient location almost exactly half way between both places! I was scheduled to work on Christmas day, so we elected to spend Christmas eve with my parents, and then Sam would spend the next day with his while I was at work. I was not the only one who had a holiday work schedule, Sam's brother David was working as well, so the Olsen bunch put on a belated Christmas dinner the 28th so all could be included. As always it is a treat to be able to spend time with both families, and getting to share the holiday with both was extra special.

One thing my side of the family has always enjoyed in the winter season is ice skating. A relative of ours has created a rink complete with skates to borrow, warming hut, and basic hockey necessities. It is the Moncur tradition to make several "hokey" trips while the ice is on. This year we took Sam on our Christmas eve visit. I had forgotten how much balance it takes to be successful on the ice, and it took me a while to find my skating legs. Sam and the other boys took to it with ease.

As a fast paced hockey game ensued, I stood back to watch as pucks flew, sticks smacked, and Dad said hello to the ice a couple times. It was a blast, and well worth the trip.

This was easily one of the most pleasant Christmas seasons yet.