Wasn’t sure I’d get a chance and go out to the mall to finish off my Christmas shopping, but I did!! It’s all wrapped and placed under the tree next to all the gifts my sister and parents bought. Now it’s just waiting for my other sister’s gifts to be placed there as well. I’ll have to take a photo of it all together before everyone digs in and looks for their gifts.

We’ll be opening our gifts tomorrow night on Christmas Eve. To be honest, I can’t remember a time when my family actually opened our gifts on Christmas morning. I think we’ve always done it on the eve before. We do this whole party too. My mother goes all out with cooking some Portuguese favourites, plus she cooks seafood by the bundles so everyone will have enough to eat. Half the time, we have leftovers of shrimp, crabs, lobsters, muscles, and even clams….yes…she cooks all of it. LOL. Afterall, we are celebrating. HAHAHA.

This year should be lots of fun though. My nephew is old enough that he can open his own presents, unlike last year where he was just a month old. So it’ll be fun to see him dig in as well and feel the Christmas spirit. He already knows “Ho, Ho, Ho”. He even repeats it sometimes. Plus, he smiles whenever you put on a santa hat.

He knows that the presents under the tree are for opening. I caught him opening one before and had to snatch it before he saw what it was. Ironnically, he grabbed one that was labeled for him too. Hahaha.

But yeah…Christmas should be definitely fun this year!

So, when is your family opening gifts?? Christmas Eve or Christmas Day??

I know…crazy long time since I’ve updated here.

So let me get you updated on all current events since the end of October.

1. My nephew turned 1 years old!! Woohoo…still can’t believe how fast that first year has gone. I’ll have to get some updated photos of him and post them soon.
2. My younger sister has finally graduated from high school after being a slacker/trouble maker who skipped classes and dropped out early. She’s been taking classes at this center, and just received her diploma a few days. Plus, she even applied to college and already got accepted into residence. WOOT!! I’m proud of you sis!!
3. The rest of the family is good, and me…well I could be better but I’m fine for now. lol.

CHRISTMAS…

Can’t believe it’s almost here again. I’m usually the one who’s done the shopping first before December evens starts. This year…well, lets just say I only got three gifts, two of which are for my nephew. I still have to get stuff for my parents, both my sisters, my brother-in-law, my dog, and another gift for my nephew.

Phew…so much stuff to buy and the days are ticking down slowly.