It’s been an amazing couple of weeks.

We had a fantastic Christmas. The energy of our kids suffused itself within us (along with our own of course, heh), and we were able to enjoy days of excitement. Still going, with the New Year too.

We’ve visited friends and gone to the beach. We’ve had bbq’s and slept through the fireworks. We’ve played Mario Kart and some Lego Batman too.

And through it all, we’ve been shown the Lord’s grace. The sermons we listened to over Christmas were powerful. Our Christmas Day service particularly struck at the heart of the message of the Gospel. Our Saviour, the Christ, born to die and rise again.

Yesterday I released Oldaer to public beta. It was a big step for little ‘ol me (not sure where the apostrophe goes, should look up my christmas pressie, “The Elements of Style” book, heh heh). So far I’ve had some good feedback. Am working on a new build with some changes.

Will look to go full release at the start of Febuary.

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Do you remember what art class was like, back in primary school? Back at the beginning of primary school?

We were privileged yesterday to be a part of our second’s art class. It was pretty cool, watching the kids interact with each other, year 6 kids (the oldest in the school, they have a “helper” system there), and the teacher.

I poured paint into ice-cream buckets, washed my hands half a dozen times, carried paintings to drying racks, and tried to stop our youngest from getting covered in said paint.

Other notable events included my discovery that everything in Rapture was not as I thought. Andrew Ryan was not the big bad guy. Love the story-telling that has happened in this game. It’s very cool.

Now that we’re at the tail-end of holidays, the impending return to work seems more, less-distant (how bout that gramma for you). I’ve had a fantastic week off, and am very grateful for that.

Have had an idea. To keep me writing once a day on the blog, I’m going to continue the “Day #x - Title” thing we’ve got going on here. When I miss a day, the count resets back to zero. I’ll start over again to distinguish between the holiday meme and the blog-day meme, or whatever it should be called.

Fare thee well, and happy weekend-ing for everyone!

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[ Spoiler Alert for Bones and Heroes, kind of, although if you watch them you would know about this ]

Wow, just watched the season 3 finale for Bones and an episode of Heroes season 3.

Zach was the apprentice. Crazy. How did it happen? I mean, what did the guy use to appeal to Zach, to bring him onto that path. Am hoping season 4 (which is a fair way along in the States, maybe finished) will give us some more info on that.

And then, Heroes was mind-blowing, as per the last few episodes. Peter’s Dad has arrived, and just took/stole/leeched? Peter’s powers. Very cool.

So today was another great day. We recorded the voices for episode 3 of The Plastic Detectives. Now I’ve got the pieces, just have to put them together.

Am getting caught back up into Eldest again.

That’s about it for the moment.

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It’s hard not to get a little sad, now over halfway through the holidays. But you know, it’s been five awesome days. Four more to go. I’m hoping they are as full and hearty as the previous ones.

Had Session tonight, so am totally bushwacked. Brain fried.

Our third had her first orientation today at school for next year. Was a strange experience, for her, and for us. Came away wanting to be more involved with the P&C. Not sure if that will pan out though.

In a switcheroo from a previous post, talking about Eragon and pacing, I’m finding it hard going in Eldest. It’s probably just me.

Had a burrito today so packed with beef and rice and kidney beans that I think I’m good now for the week.

Hoping to finish the third episode of Plastic Detectives tomorrow. We’ll see.

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