Over

Phew... Finally the terror of the stomach bug is over. I just need to eat up a bit and get my strength back, my legs still feel like jell-O after walking around too much.

The husband and the daughter just took off to go rollerskating at the rollerskating rink. That should be fun; not as slippery and cold as the ice skating!

I have just finished a list of what I am going to make for dinner all week, so I am off to the grocery store. Most of the food are stuff that I like to eat when I am under the weather, like Thai chicken noodle soup. But tomorrow we are having a Mexican fiesta with Carne Asada steak, home made salsa and guacamole, beans and other yummy trimmings. Today probably Pasta Caprese, light but filling. I am so hungry after all these days living off of crisp bread!

On a sadder note we had to give back the guinea pigs to the guinea pig adopt-lady. We had suspected Ken was allergic for a while, but it didn't seem that bad (probably because he was always away working!). Now over Christmas when he spent a lot more time at home it was apparent he can't handle them. I have had nightmares for several nights, I just feel so bad! The lady assured me she would find them another good home, these things happen. Sarah was at first very sad and crying all morning, but she understood they were making daddy sick. She is so young still so I think it probably is easier on her than me! Stan, who is blind on one eye, was so excited that I finally let him sit next to the cage. He sat there with his nose in between the wires, waiting for something to move in there. After a half hour I felt bad for him and let him go in and check out the now empty cage. He was kind of confused, because he sure could smell them! A bit of a anti-climax for him...

Here are a few pictures from our Christmas:

When we woke up in the morning, SANTA had made a visit! Lots of presents!

Hey, a present for mommy. Otherwise it seemed Sarah had been nicest during the year, as most the presents were for her...

Sarah was very excited about Christmas and getting to see Grama and Uncle Kevin. And all those toys...

My mother in law, Shirley, Ken's older brother Kevin, and his new (very nice) girlfriend Michelle, all waiting for me to finish up dinner so we can eat!