Quiet Christmas

Well Christmas was much quieter this year

than it has been for a long time! Rhys and I were 

the first ones up {very unusual around here}. Rhys went for a jog, 

I had a shower. Coffee was made and gifts opened. Both 

of us got very spoiled. I'm hoping that the gifts that we gave were 

loved as much as the ones that were recieved. 

It is always hard to shop for people who

have everything. We have the same problem with

my parents but it is particualarly hard when you 

know that nobody wants to haul things back to 

Canada. I was spoiled to once again have the pleasure of 

opening that little blue box. Rhys and I opened gifts before

we left for Phoenix but decided that we would save 

one special one to take down for Christmas morning.

I thought for sure he would be getting me the bean earrings I was 

coveting. He then let me know that he left his shopping

too late and Tiffany's in Calgary didn't have any left. As much as 

I was still thinking it was possible, the box that was wrapped 

was much too large for earrings so I was very surprised 

when inside a fake box was another, which then opened to

reveal two little jems.They are beautiful. And don't 

hurt my ears which is even better. I also got the most beautiful

coach purse {thank you Rhys the spy}. 

Rhys got a haul once again this year with an Oakley backpack, 

a few books, a calendar, a watch, and a FLIGHT ON A B-17...

I know, I know... Seems silly

but Rhys just about S_ _ T his pants when he realized what that 

gift card was for. He flys out for a good hour on the 28th 

and I could not be happier for him. One

for the memories for sure. 

We then chilled out and headed to the golf course.

Edie and Earl made it through the 4th hole and then headed home

to escape the cold {once again I know, I know}. But in all 

fairness Edie did wake up with a cold! booo!

Anyways, Rhys and I finished up the game and I of course won.

The rest of the day we had a swim, hot tub, nap, ribs, 

and here we are. 

It was not the same without the Vint chaos but overall a 

successful Christmas in the desert.