A Very McKee Christmas

[purplerabbit]

Christmas day with the McKee clan went pretty well. We had a good time and got along fine with everyone. It was fun to see so many of fairieboy's cousins. Two of them are as much if not more muscial than he is. The brother and sister played a duet on piano and guitar of a song they wrote. (They are teens.) We got some nice presents too. airshipjones's parents gave us a beautiful outdoor fireplace (which will be perfect for fire circles). They also gave fairieboy the money to buy the fencing sword he needs. His aunt gave him an amazing book on "Draconology." And his uncle gave him a remote controlled flying saucer. Add those to the cool Yule gifts from family and friends and we are truly amazed by the gifts we received. The best being two wonderful holidays with people we love.

fairieboy has to return to Iowa in the morning (Monday). His flight leaves Oakland at 10:55 AM to we must leave here by 9:30. He is not happy about leaving. He never is. And we will miss him a lot. The good news is that he comes back on March 11th.

The three of us are trying to figure out what we want to do for New Year's Eve. Suggestions are welcome. We had thought about doing "First Night Celebrations" in Santa Cruz, but apparently lack of funding cancelled that event.

I am still very sick. The cold has now migrated to my chest and so the asthma has kicked in. Usually I need to get prednizone from the doctor to kick it at this point. So I may have to make an appointment tomorrow. My mom and I also wanted to hit some after Christmas sales. Our local Goodwill store folks said to check them out on the 26th.

Comments

[weirdodragoncat.livejournal.com]

I have the day off so if you want, maybe me and VR could tag along? I know fuzzydragon has plans to take us to see Narnia later but I could go with you guys earlier in the day while he sleeps.

[purplerabbit.livejournal.com]

Okay. I will call you in the morning.

Ooh an outdoor fireplace..

[iluvdaphne.livejournal.com]

sounds lovely, I have been looking at those :)

I am glad you had such a nice Holiday with your family.

sounds like fairieboy recieved some perfect gifts :)

Sorry he is leaving but the time will fly in no time and he will be back in your arms soon. Tell him goodbye from the blanket lady :)

Prednisone I use sometimes for my arthritis, it works for a short time to kick the inflammation out, and oh when that happens I am almost pain free for a while, and it makes me SUPERWOMAN, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! ;) hehe just kidding. it does give me some extra energy I can always use.

Dawn I hope you get better soon.

Ooh Mike got an indoor flying toy for his birthday on the 15th, a remote controlled helicopter from Radio shack and we all have been having quite the fun with it :)

New Year's Eve

[missk.livejournal.com]

I had a lovely time being in community at the Chiorloft last year. I look forward to joining the festivities there again this year.

New Years Eve - Wine & Song / 3-11 Abbie's Birthday

[deedeebythebay.livejournal.com]

OK, so, New Year's Eve is a Wine & Song Party (without the one the night before).

What time does fairieboy get back on the 11th? That is 1radicaldreamer's birthday. I don't know if she is having a small close friend party or a big community party yet but if she want the latter we should know what time he's due back home.

And I'm glad you had such a great day! *hugs hugs hugs*

Re: New Years Eve - Wine & Song / 3-11 Abbie's Birthday

[purplerabbit.livejournal.com]

His flight arrives at 5 PM. I am sure he would love to attend the party if it were possible.

[griffen.livejournal.com]

You're a McKee??

My mom's mom was a McKee. I wonder if we're distantly related?

[purplerabbit.livejournal.com]

McKee is airshipjones family name. They have a family crest and all. Scottish/Irish heritage.

[tapestry01.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a nice holiday with your loved ones. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

[inflectionpoint.livejournal.com]

I am glad that the visit to T's family went well. I hope the days go quickly until you have your Rowan again.