One of my first gifts was a fabulous gift basket from Leanne Unger (lju@xplornet.com) and Ilene Goschke (egoschke@mts.net) from TPI Travel Professionals! They helped with the Disney Trip giveaway and I thank them for their contribution! Thanks Leanne and Ilene!
Once again, Christmas celebrations for me took place in Brandon, Manitoba with my very best friend, Inge and her husband, Michael. (Note: I went to Africa with Inge and Michael.) I left home on the 23rd of December and headed on out to Brandon. The weather was breathtaking.
When I arrived the dogs greeted me with much affection for “Auntie Marlene”. They are joy to watch and I spent many an hour cuddling with them!
Hunter was the first to arrive in the Skliros household!
Then came, Grissom… (The boys like to play and spend time together – my favorite shot is the one of the two of them on the ‘forbidden’ sofa – isn’t it hilarious?
Inge and Michael had the place beautifully decorated…
Inge has an extensive Hippo collection and she ended up displaying some as ornaments on her tree – I loved it!
More photos – see the bottom right image? That is a photo of the house on the corner – this fellow really decorates the outside of his house – and the cars kept coming throughout the time I was there just to see the house – it is pretty amazing!
Christmas Eve dinner was wonderful… (The menu was fresh salad greens and Shrimp Quiche – fabulous!)
Christmas Day we enjoyed another hot tub – wonderful!
Here are some images of Inge – doing what she does best! Cooking and photographing! We had Christmas Pudding for dessert on Christmas Day and she doused it in alcohol and lit it – the dogs loved it! What a site!
Christmas Dinner – Roast Turkey, Baked Yams, Potato and Carrot Roasties, Brussels Sprouts, Stuffing… and yes – we were stuffed!
It is wonderful to spend time with your best friends!
