week 14

Week 14 and the final gnome picture of 2010. Kaedo is a little blurry. That's what happens when I get Craig to take the picture! Ha!

Stan and Shirley left today so that was sad. We had a wonderful visit with all the Klassen's and were so happy that Stan and Shirley opted to spend a few more days with us. Now it is back to the four of us. Craig is on holidays for another few days and the boys don't go back until late next week. It is only me having to go back this week and I wish I was spending time with the men in my life. Oh well, what can you do?

Christmas Morning

We got up around 7:45 and the boys were anxious to open their stockings. Even though they don't believe, we still did stocking for them. Yes, I know - we're suckers. The big gifts this year, a laptop for Sterling and an XBox 360 for Kaedo were the hits of the day. So glad we don't have to give Santa credit any longer. The boys received many wonderful gifts. Computer accessories, pajamas, clothes, video games, money and many other things. The best part of it all was that we had a traditional family Christmas. We had a turkey supper with all the fixings, all different kinds of pies, family around to laugh and joke with and just a wonderful day had by all. I myself was quite blessed this year. Craig gave me a twin size heating blanket for my side of the bed. It is wonderful. I am always cold, so this was perfect. He also bought me a spa package and a lot of lotions from Bath and Body Works. I was thrilled. As always mom and dad were very generous and we are contemplating a day at Tar-jay to spend out Christmas money. Stan and Shirley were so generous with the boys and they got a lot of great presents. Kelly and Tica gave the boys video games they had been coveting and Anti gave them snuggies among other things.

We got the chance to speak with mom and dad and Jessica and my sweet Em and finished off the night travelling to Bowmanville to see the Christmas lights. It truly was a great day.

I hope you had a wonderful day and wish you all the best.

Christmas

Christmas eve was filled with fun here at our house. We had a chocolate 'fundue', opened our Secret Santa gifts and sprinkled our reindeer food. We had a lot of laughs and just a wonderful time all together. The little ones were just so much fun. We laughed and played with them and taught Jacob how to become Ketchup's best friend (pizza crust and milk bones).

Circa 2008

Christmas 2008 - two long haired hippie kids AND a long haired hippie husband!

The Klassen's arrive today. We are anxiously waiting to see them. The boys can't wait and either can we. We are as ready as we'll ever be! Bring on Christmas!

week 13 and my new favourite picture!

Week 13 and the second last gnome picture of 2010. I can't believe it. The boys are still loving doing this and have never whined once in the 65 weeks we have been doing this. 65 weeks! Now if only I could stick with a diet the way I have stuck with this!

My new favourite picture. My 3 best guys celebrating Craig's birthday. This was taken right after he blew out his candles. Man, I love them.

Craig had a nice birthday (or so he says). We finished our Christmas shopping, got everything wrapped, went out for lunch and supper (oh my!), watched football, had chocolate sour cream cake, got lots of calls and great gifts and got lots of hugs and kisses from the three of us. I loved spending the day with him (a birthday gift for me even though it wasn't my birthday!) and we had a lot of laughs and a great time. Now I know why we are not just husband and wife but great friends as well. Once again, happy birthday my love! I love you!

Circa 2007

Christmas 2007. Kaedo was into WebKinz, and got 10 of them, I think. Sterling was into bowling and got his own bowling balls. I can't believe how young they look. My beautiful boys. Soon we will be making Christmas 2010 memories. I can't believe it!

Happy 38!

Today my gorgeous husband is 38. Happy birthday to a sweet, kind and wonderful man. You are such a bright spot in my life and I love you so much. You are the best dad to the boys, you are a great husband, you're sweet and good and plain old awesome! I look forward to spending the day with you and having time to just be with you for the day and celebrate you. I love you!