Christmas 2024

Our first empty nest Christmas living in Nova Scotia. The kids come home for Christmas.
My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 8, 9, 10 & 11

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 8, 9, 10 & 11

The final days of Christmas holiday. A golden New Year's Eve day. Ciel, Iris and Laurent go back to Montreal and we have a couple very relaxing days with Brie and Ian before returning to the comfort and companionships of our empty nest.

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 6 & 7

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 6 & 7

We celebrate our Christmas and then have a recovery day.

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Day 5

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Day 5

A trip across the river to Westcote Bell Pottery. Brie and Ian arrive.

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 3 & 4

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 3 & 4

I have entered the “losing track of days of the week” stage of Christmas holidays. Not knowing what day of the week it is, not needing to know, not caring, is such a lovely feeling. Ciel and Iris arrive, we are now 9 around the table.

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 1 & 2

My Christmas Holiday Journal - Days 1 & 2

Laurent arrives. Brunch at Mom & Dad's place.

She’s making a spreadsheet, checkin’ it twice (& it’s a White Christmas on the South Shore!)

She’s making a spreadsheet, checkin’ it twice (& it’s a White Christmas on the South Shore!)

Planning and spreadsheets meets the magic of a snowy Christmas on Nova Scotia’s South Shore.

Tree Day & Getting Ready for Christmas

Tree Day & Getting Ready for Christmas

The timing of holiday preparations are not a tradition for us. What we do and when we do it and how much of it we do really depends on the year and where we're having Christmas. But now that live in this home are there definitely tree traditions to uphold.