"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."~ Robert Frost 
....early morning departure - clear day - no traffic....
....dinner out with the kids....
....non-functioning heater? No problem!....
....conducting business from a distance....
...with a little help...
....here sir, let me send that one.... 
....found the perfect tree....
....a little help with the final touch...
....toasting the accomplishment with champagne (for us) & sparkling apple juice (for the little people).... 
....followed by Bûche de Noël.... 
....impressively patient kids can now open gifts.... 
....and play with them.... 
....some assembly required....
....Francois isn't the only accomplished chef in the family - homemade waffles were yummy!...
...Systems Architect perhaps doesn't mean being able to easily construct a gingerbread train but with the help of his project manager the results were remarkable....
....long trip home was uneventful..still no traffic...and a little snow....
...all made so much more enjoyable with some great tunes (thanks Craig)....
THE BEST EARLY CHRISTMAS EVER!!!!!(some may prefer to call it 'fake' Christmas ) 
