A Very Merry Christmas!
Christmas is always a busy time of the year for Desi and I; It’s also one of the most rewarding times of the year for both of us. We’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Our journey started from Toronto, heading up to Sudbury for Christmas Eve. A small amount of snow and fog had fit the night before, whcih made many of the trees glow in the sunlight. I stopped on the side of the road to capture this up-close:
The trip up was uneventful, and we were greeted with a new section of Highway 69 – making our travels a little faster. I had brought a few photobooks to share, and I think it was a hit:
We also brought the albums containing all of our Europe photos, which Desi guided Grandma and Katie through:
It was such a wonderful evening, as it always is. I’d never miss it for the world. The dinner was fantastic as always, as was the gift sharing:
Desi and I had such a wonderful time and want to extend our sincerest thank-yous to everyone. Christmas Eve continues to be one of my favourite days of the year – with good cause. Thanks everyone! We were sorry we had to leave early, but we needed to be back in Toronto before midnight. Desi’s family tradition is to have a feast just after midnight, and exchange gifts then. It really couldn’t have worked out better as we didn’t have to choose one place over another – we were able to be everywhere when we needed to be. 
This Christmas Eve was one of the best ever!
Christmas Day was even better. Desi and I left early to exchange gifts at home with mom and Walter. Everyone was so happy, joking and laughing. It was Christmas morning exactly as I remember it, and even better. Desi’s mom and brother came for lunch, and we had a great time. It was the first time they had visited, and the first time our two families had any conversations at length. Definitely not the last though, as they are welcome any time. We took a great photo of everyone before they had to go:
Thanks to everyone we saw, and everyone that thought of us during this wonderful holiday. Desi and I wish you the very best for the next year!
Hi Donny!
Thanks for sharing the pics. They are beautiful – you do such an awesome job. It was so nice to see you both at Christmas. Enjoy your holidays!
~Cindy~
I loved seeing all your pics. I received the calendar today with all your beautiful pictures. Thanks to you and Desi. I really hope to see you all soon. Lots of love, Deb xxoo
Hi Don and Desi
Christmas is my favorite time of the year also. Nice to see such happy moments in your slideshow.
Desi we really did have a wonderful time with your family and are so happy that we finally had the opportunity to share time together.
Don it’s great that you included photo’s of the cats…Desi I think that Bungie is almost as big as you are.
My favorite photo is the one with Desi and her family along with us on Christmas day. Of course I love the pictures of all the cats especially the one of Molly stalking her new prey. I also like the way you captured that blown glass ornament in our tree. That was a gift that we received on our wine tour this past November in Niagara on the lake.
Love Mom and Walter
Hi Diane and Walter,
I absolutely love your comments
actually, it isn’t only me. 
I am sure that Donny enjoys them just as much, and everyone else also 
Thank you for everything!!!! I cannot wait to see you all tomorrow 
Yey!!!!
Aunt Cindy and Deb,
Donny and I thank you for the very sweet comments and whenever we meet you, it is always a nice experience
We wish Happy New Year 2010 to everyone, let it be an amazing year, full of laughter and dreams that come true; health, happiness and prosperity!!!
with Love
Desi & Donny