Christmas!

Since we are departing for the States on Friday, we held our family Christmas celebration this afternoon.  The girls knew it was coming, but didn’t know exactly when so the announcement came as a very pleasant surprise. 

It was quite the weekend for the girls as we had just wrapped up our entertaining portion of the weekend.  We were lucky to have FS friends from Sweden stop by on their way to America.  Keith, Bert, Jason & Aaron spent the evening with us and learned a little more about Reykjavik. 

After dinner at Grillhusid (where else?),  we trekked across the frozen pond (Tjornin) and investigated the new ‘ice rink’ on the Tjarnaragata side.  We were also treated to both theatrical and musical entertainment courtesy of Jason.  We really enjoyed the weekend and we were all thrilled to have the company! 

After they departed this morning to investigate the Grindavik area and, of course, the Blue Lagoon, I realized this afternoon was the best time to have Christmas.  We finished up the wrapping, filled the stockings and the festivities began.

We were treated to fantastic gifts from Auntie Shannon, Uncle Mark and Sandy and Dibby & Greempa Kirk.  We are now completely outfitted with ice skates, more Stampin Up! stuff (yeah!!!), movies, arts & crafts, and American Girl items galore.  C spent most of the evening with her head buried in her new Molly book collection, when she wasn’t gallivanting around in her new skates.

Unfortunately, there are no pictures yet as our internet connection is slower than molasses.  We are not the only ones affected, but doesn’t make it easier get things accomplished.  So, check back soon!