So Christmas Eve has finally arrived.  As usual these days, it’s just Rich, Rick, and I celebrating together. Ah, but this year, we have Sascha as well.  This is one of those Polish eating holidays.  There is food all the time.

Christmas time is also Sascha’s birthday.  It’s too bad we don’t know the exact date.  We’ve decided to celebrate on Dec 26.  Sascha was originally named Holly to celebrate her Yuletide birthday.  I just couldn’t call the dog Holly without thinking of my Aunt Holly, also born on Christmas.  I think Sascha fits her. 

Today was kind of slow. I was mostly hanging out. My sinuses are bothering me, so I’m only blowing my nose.  Rich decided to paint the metal beams and poles around the bar area.  He picked out what he thought would be a nice Bavarian blue color.  It’s probably pretty close to Detroit Lions blue as well.  It definitely brightened up the bar.  Rick was in the garage working on a super secret project yesterday and today. 

This afternoon, Rich was watching the Lions and Chargers game.  Sascha decided to sit on the couch and watches as well.  I think it had more to do with the beer he was drinking than the actual game.  I can’t say I believe Sascha is a fan of football or a particular team. I took a couple of neat pictures of them together.  Sascha loves her daddy.

This year, we broke with the fish tradition and decided to have duck for dinner.  Around here, duck goes over very well.  A little wild rice and a few fresh vegetables along with crescent rolls make for a nice dinner.  Of course, Rich had to break out some of the wine.  Today, a nice white wine with the duck.

Tomorrow is Christmas.  It’ll be another quiet day.  Dinner is standing rib roast with Yorkshire pudding.  I believe Rich has a nice red wine to compliment the meal.  To space it out, we are doing the typical sausage and pierogi brunch on Monday.  Then I’m taking my wonderful husband out on a date Monday night.  Rick has agreed to make sure we get there and back safely.  It’s Duke O’Brien’s for dinner with their wide selection of craft beers and wines.

I have to say I really hate the program I’m using for my blog.  I’m going to have to find something that allows me more freedom to format!  This is crazy and it sucks!

Merry Christmas all!