Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Freezin' season's greetings from Ottawa

Boxing Day! A belated Merry Christmas to all our family and friends. 

Just over a year ago we moved to Tennessee. Our journey had brought us to North America. Now, settled into our new location and life, and relatively close to Ottawa (ha ha), 'twas nigh time for us to travel north and spend Christmas with family.

Accordingly, this traditional Christmas Day photo with the Rising Daughters™ in front of the tree is anchored with a large, bearded, happy elf. Uncle Steve-O.

As you can see, Grampa is also in high spirits, as we bask in the fire and open our gifts. 

So many things to be grateful for this Christmas. But it suffices to say that I hope every one of you reading this shares our good fortune on this special holiday, wherever you may be. 

Peace, joy and a Joyeux Noel to all. And a superb start to 2019, too!