happy holidays!

©2010 Jacqueline Hudon-Verrelli

christmas at the hudon-verrelli flat

©2009 Jacqueline Hudon-Verrelli

Christmas this year was very different for us. Even the lead up to Christmas was different - much less busy than usual. We opted out of gift giving/receiving this year because we didn't want to end up with a bunch of stuff that we would either have to drag around Europe with us, or end up shipping back to Canada. That instantly lessened my load as I find it so stressful to try and find the perfect gift for everyone every year. D and I ended up just getting one small gift each so that we'd have something to open Christmas morning.

Being in a foreign country, this was the first time during my 29 years that I didn't do the family thing. D and I just spent the day together, sipping mulled wine, eating cheese and bread, and watching movies. It was really low key and nice. I made us eggs benedict for breakfast and then we had shepheard's pie for supper (Aunt Norma's recipe).

christmas on the farm...

Completely Random Christmas Card

© 2006

I actually made this image a while ago, but it's my most recent Christmas themed piece so I thought I'd post it anyway.

Happy Holidays!