Sunday afternoon we put up the Christmas tree ... Decy, Chely, Thasya, and I.  Then I strung some lights along the stairwell and over the door.  Decy needs to pick up some more lights, so I can finish.  It looks really nice ... simple, but beautiful.  It was an emotional challenge for me - - the first time in probably 8-10 years since I had decorated a tree.  I miss my sons .... took some pics which I will post in due course.

So, now it is Monday morning. Much to do this week ... although I only have 2 days at work.  Worked much of Sunday from home ... and will work much of Wed & Thurs from home too ... until I leave for Singapore to collect Chris & Paul. Doesn't sound like much of a vacation, does it?

Let's hope the furniture arrives ok this week, would like to get that out of the way and focus on final travel and holiday planning.  Sounds like we are going to have our "Christmas dinner" on Wednesday the 20th before we leave town.  Decy wants to invite much of the family over .... should be interesting to see how everybody interacts ... Chris, Paul, the little kids .... and Decy's bro's/sis's ....

ciao ciao