Christmas on the Fly

Plans changed this year for Christmas..My parents were expected up here for Christmas Eve but instead we drove down to them....Dad ended up in the hospital with a very long blood clot..He must have thought that was a better and more relaxing way to spend the holidays...He is doing much better now and is home at last...

This trip was a great excuse to check out the new house my parents just built..In fact they are still in the process of unpacking boxes..Love the house...

Their builders ran out and bought a Christmas tree since you can't have Christmas without it...It is very cute and perfect for our presents...

Santa did come for the kids and he left a letter for Anna-Maria..She was so excited to finally have proof...

Overall it was a great vacation, time spent with the ones we love, and happy endings...Happy New Year.....

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

We braved the 20degree weather to hunt for this year Christmas Tree at our favorite spot..Home Depot....We love going there...they tie the tree to the roof of the car while we stay nice and toasty in the car...Anna-Maria and I are the big fans of decorating the tree while Peter and Alex watch....now it's time to place some presents underneath..

Thanksgiving Escape

We started a tradition about 6 years ago and have only broken it once..Which was a nice change....We head to Vancouver Bc for Thanksgiving..It's a mini vacation for us...We stay in a nice hotel with an indoor pool and enjoy shopping in a city that never closes...This year my sister Kristi and her hubby Yale and their baby monty joined us...We had some awesome Greek food and didn't miss the turkey..

We always stop at the Science World where the kids go wild..They love the different activities..such as virtual hockey and mind games...Do they have any brain waves?

Belgian fries..do I need to say more....

Dressed like a Princess

I love it when Anna-Maria and her Friend Zoe use their imagination....Princesses in the making..