...and Happy New Year or as Jeff says "Happy Day of Gregorian Calenderic Oppression".

Our internet has (hopefully) returned until we are able to make it permanent, so I thought to make the most of it and have a post-Christmas post. Christmas Day was good. Cheryl and I woke up early and started with our stockings and took pictures as we opened our presents (which were great). We talked to our families over the phone and were able to participate in present opening for some. Unfortunately, we could not video conference as it requires a working internet connection.

Our friends David & Kristen, with Tot in tow (aka The Travelling Chapmans), safely made the trip over the pond and arrived on Boxing Day. Apparently most public transportation is shut down on Boxing Day (Dec. 26) as well as Christmas Day which made it a challenge to get them to our flat since we do not own a car, however a simple taxi ride was all we needed.

We have been up to central London a couple of times with The Traveling Chapmans and are headed to Stonehenge tomorrow and the Ireland to ring in the New Year.

Happy New Year everyone!!!!