Ted and I are having a quiet morning together. He just opened his present from me - orienteering gear. I got him some gaiters (they cover and protect his shins as he runs around in the woods) and a finger-mounted check-in device (SI card).
If you've never heard of orienteering, you are not alone.
Basically, Ted goes to these events in the wilderness where he gets a map, a compass, and his SI card. He uses the map and compass to find checkpoints ("controls") that have been hidden all over the terrain, and he has to check in at each control using his finger device. It's a type of race to see who can get to all the controls and reach the finish line the fastest. The SI card tracks your time as you check in at each control.
A couple nights ago we had the family Christmas since the nieces and nephew are elsewhere today. You may not realize this, but around here I'm the aunt (pronounced "Ahnt Mackenzie")! :)
I got to read some books with our nephew, Dylan, who I tutored this summer. He was very proud to show me his reading progress this year in 2nd grade.
We have 5 nieces, two of whom were present on this night (Hayden, 6, and Amelia, 17 months).
And finally, let's not forget the cats. :) They each got a new catnip toy. Milo got the Kong Kickaroo, which he has been doing his best to destroy.
Minnie got a petite, pink catnip pillow, since she prefers to gently lick her catnip. They are both very happy and seem to remember Grandma and Grandpa's (Jo Ann and Ed's) house from this summer.
I hope you're all having a nice Christmas day. I'd love to see some pictures and posts!
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