Finn is going to be born soon so Brudda asked us all to get flu shots so Mum and I went and got ours this morning. Work gave them out for free but since I was getting Lasik at that time, I wasn’t allowed to get the shot. I’m glad I got pretty good insurance now so my shot was free, unlike last year.

I grabbed some wines and snacks and took Mum home. Then I headed over to Mallory’s. Leah was coming over for a visit again so we got some girl time in.

Anyone that knows me knows I love KitKats. I saw this Mint + Dark Chocolate combo and had to get it. It’s probably now my favourite KitKat, other than the BigKat of course. It’s so good, I had to write about it.

Mallory, Leah, and I had mimosas with fresh-squeezed orange juice by John. Yum! It wasn’t as sweet as the store-bought juice but still super delicious. JJ had fun with his new toolset he got for Christmas. Maybe he’ll be a little builder when he’s older.

Mallory and I put on new Color Street nails, new year style with the sparkles. It is definitely cheaper doing this than getting nails done by a professional. I do miss the pampering though.

John took JJ to go play at the park while we girls and Jacob watched two episodes of season 2 of You. It’s much gorier and disturbing this season but so far, so good.

We ended up ordering DoorDash from Alicia’s Mexican Grille. The fajitas were very good, as well as the guacamole. I loved that they gave chips and salsa as well which some places don’t do when you order to go. The downer was the soup. Although it was good, I wish that they put the rice on the side rather than in it. It also needed a little more spice. Mallory liked it though since it was very mild. Overall, not a bad experience. We were just happy that the food made it to us and in a timely matter.

I’ve been working on a project for Finn’s room and my fingers are crossed they come out okay! Maybe if it does, I’ll share it with you all.

The day started out with coffee in front of the tree with our Christmas pajamas on. Penguins for Rizzo and Buc-ee’s for me. Coffee … who am I?

Sissy, BIL, Bruno, and Kato came over and we had our hot pot lunch. As we get older, we’ve noticed we eat less. So much leftovers for dayz.

I tried to take cute pictures of Rizzo in front of the tree, like I do every year, but he didn’t feel like cooperating. He wouldn’t sit or lay down. These were my best shots. Still a cutie, I guess.

We did a video chat with Brudda, SIL, and Emmy since SIL can’t travel with her belly being so big. We started off with our Secret Santas. I got seven gifts in one box nicely labeled to be opened one at a time.

This was NOTHING off my list but I’m not mad. I’ve decided a while back to try and collect as many Deadpools Funko Pop! as I can. The only downside was that I wasn’t going to actively go searching so this was a nice surprise. This explained why Brudda kept asking me questions when I visited during Thanksgiving. Thanks, Brudda.

Now to order my shampoo and conditioner and other useful things I actually needed for everyday use that was on my list … yeah, I’m horrible at asking for what I want.

The other gifts I received this year. Dad’s annual money game where I always end up getting the least. Yay $30! haha I don’t know what a “small meal” is. Does seafood boil count?

These are gifts from other people to other people that I loved. Rocky painted by one of Sissy’s best friends, Halley. I want one of Rizzo when I have my own place though it is super expensive. Little cute pandas. And Buc-ee’s Carolina Reaper salsa I got for Dad that I low-key wanted for myself for my Christmas tamales.

One of the next-door neighbor kids made cookies for the pups. They gobbled them up. Sissy joked that there was poison in it but they seem fine.

Everyone took naps while I organized things in my room. For Katie’s annual Family Christmas Party, I wore the “Santa’s Favourite Ho” sweater work bought me. It was perfect and Kiran had a big kick out of it.

My plate of food. The pork belly was on point today. I could eat that forever.

We were blessed with this $46 bottle of champagne that we were told was $80. Still, super expensive and fancy. I felt a bit regal. I’m used to that less than $20 stuff.

My loot from the family party.

I’m pooped. It’s been a long day. My body is tired but my brain is still alive. Chatting with a few friends through messaging and watching telly until I fall asleep.

Merry Christmas, world!

Mahal kita!

Just a simple conversation between me and Mallory. I hope she doesn’t get mad I posted this but I find it hilarious.

I sent this exact message over to my family and asked when Emmy was coming down again. Brudda replied with February so I guess we’ll see what happens.

Mallory gave me my Christmas present. I love it!!! I don’t have this colour before so it’s perfect! Especially since it’s greenish and Christmas time.

I don’t have her present ready and probably won’t be ready until later. I feel bad but she says she doesn’t mind and I’m taking her word for it.

I’ve been helping her with her 24 days of Christmas wine. We enjoyed a mini champagne, red and white in the small bottles. The champagne surprised me as it wasn’t horrible at all.

she made teriyaki chicken breasts with pilaf. There’s a side of Chick-fil-A sauce to dip it in. I’ve never though of just having it dipped this way but it was perfect.

Two more days until the weekend. I’m so excited!

Everyone knows I usually leave at five in the morning and head back home after being in San Antonio. Today was different. I decided to stay and have breakfast with Patricia, Linda, Shayla, Aubry, Ashley, Ricardo, Noe, and Gerardo.

Once we finished eating, I was so tired. I took a five-minute nap before taking off. I said goodbye to Penelope and Pepper. They are so cute. I wish they got to meet Rizzo.

Must-haves for long drives. Bang energy drinks and baby cucumbers. Bang doesn’t do anything for me. I think the spike of fizziness helps. Corey was on his way home as well so we kind of kept each other company. Although he started driving at night taking him almost a whole day while mine was only for two and a half hours.

Other than some fideo, Patricia was sweet for sending me with a dozen tamales that she made with her family. I’m excited since I’ve been wanting some homemade tamales. Maybe one day she’ll invite me with her family to make some!

Four days of work before the holidays! Yippee!

Breakfast of champions by Patricia. I went for the bacon and eggs. Her bacon is on point. So crispy!

We ran some errands and then got my nails fixed since some of them lifted. Sigh. Then we went back to the house where I worked a bit longer before we went out again just to run more errands.

We were going to go get lunch since we didn’t have much going on. I had my first fideo Thursday and was craving for some more. We went back to Mia’s for some but it was a special just on Thursdays so Patricia was nice enough to make me some instead. So freaking good! It’s not as soupy but it was still perfect.

We relaxed a bit before people starting showing up. They helped us prep the foods so it went by faster. Ashley was nice enough to get us stuff from Chocolate Factory from where she works as well.

We had so much food and desserts everywhere and I don’t believe that’s everything. The meatballs were one of my favourites from Costco.

I got to hang out with these lovely folks and then some. I snuck in a picture with me and Patricia from last night since I didn’t put it up in the last post. Great new memories

I won a Google Home Mini which I’m not mad about. I never thought I’d get another one but I’m happy with my gift. It’s practical and can last for a while … hopefully.

People are still getting wild so bye world. Talk to you later.