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Thursday, December 28, 2017
Welcome to Arizona
After our two days of driving we arrived at Nan and Papa's in Arizona! (Thank you to Great Aunt Wendy that provided us with beds to rest in on our way down and home!) We arrived on Dad's birthday so his favorite dinner (spaghetti) was waiting and a cake to celebrate. Happy birthday to the greatest Dad ever!
Of course Dad had to setup the girls virtual reality and introduce Nan and Papa to it. Papa loved it especially the car racing game.
Dad kept it safe and easy for Nan who went exploring under the sea. We weren't sure she was ready to be attacked by a shark.
The next morning the girls were up to pick some fresh oranges and lemons with Papa. They enjoyed learning about how to know when they are ready to be picked and how to do is safely.
The girls also learned how to cut and squeeze (or use the electric squeezer!) to make fresh juice for breakfast. Yummy!
They extended the hours that kids can be in the outdoor pool and they girls were so excited! We were usually the first to arrive in the morning and the workers just knew we must be from Canada! The girls enjoyed the pool all to themselves for a couple hours and the twenty degree temperatures were warm enough for them.
Mom enjoyed the gorgeous weather on the deck chairs beside the pool under the palm trees with a good book! We could all get use to this!
Of course Dad had to setup the girls virtual reality and introduce Nan and Papa to it. Papa loved it especially the car racing game.
Dad kept it safe and easy for Nan who went exploring under the sea. We weren't sure she was ready to be attacked by a shark.
The next morning the girls were up to pick some fresh oranges and lemons with Papa. They enjoyed learning about how to know when they are ready to be picked and how to do is safely.
The girls also learned how to cut and squeeze (or use the electric squeezer!) to make fresh juice for breakfast. Yummy!
They extended the hours that kids can be in the outdoor pool and they girls were so excited! We were usually the first to arrive in the morning and the workers just knew we must be from Canada! The girls enjoyed the pool all to themselves for a couple hours and the twenty degree temperatures were warm enough for them.
Mom enjoyed the gorgeous weather on the deck chairs beside the pool under the palm trees with a good book! We could all get use to this!
Monday, December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas
This year we went for turkey dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's on Christmas eve (it fell on a Sunday this year). Then we saw Santa as he past Grandma's house on the firetruck. It was fun to walk to the street corner as a big group and wave.
After seeing Santa, we headed home to watch the traditional "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Our little family is really a couch full but we wouldn't want it any other way!
The girls (and Mojo) were then able to open one gift on Christmas Eve before heading to bed. You could almost feel their excitement!
A few gifts were added under and beside the tree over night! Cera was up super early but she kept fairly quiet in her room with her stocking. About 7am she had one sister join her, Emilee, and then the excitement spread to wake up everyone shortly after that.
The girls were spoiled again this year by each other, Grandma and Grandpa, Nan and Pappa and Mom and Dad. Their biggest surprise this year was virtual reality games. They couldn't wait for Dad to get it setup so they could play in between packing for our trip to Arizona. They are lucky to have such an amazing Dad who set it up for the day and then took it down and packed it up to take to Arizona with us.
After seeing Santa, we headed home to watch the traditional "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Our little family is really a couch full but we wouldn't want it any other way!
The girls (and Mojo) were then able to open one gift on Christmas Eve before heading to bed. You could almost feel their excitement!
A few gifts were added under and beside the tree over night! Cera was up super early but she kept fairly quiet in her room with her stocking. About 7am she had one sister join her, Emilee, and then the excitement spread to wake up everyone shortly after that.
The girls were spoiled again this year by each other, Grandma and Grandpa, Nan and Pappa and Mom and Dad. Their biggest surprise this year was virtual reality games. They couldn't wait for Dad to get it setup so they could play in between packing for our trip to Arizona. They are lucky to have such an amazing Dad who set it up for the day and then took it down and packed it up to take to Arizona with us.
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Pie Face Fun
At the cousin gift exchange Cera got the game Pie Face and was excited to try it as soon as she got home. Isn't she cute!?!
Such a strange game to want to play - tense and nervous that you are going to get a plop of whipping cream in your face!?! You slowly turn the crank the spun number of times and hope to not get smacked! Mom was not so lucky!
Emilee didn't escape the cream either!
And somehow Cera got it on her nose and between the eyes?!
And shockingly after that they want to play again! So crazy!
Such a strange game to want to play - tense and nervous that you are going to get a plop of whipping cream in your face!?! You slowly turn the crank the spun number of times and hope to not get smacked! Mom was not so lucky!
Emilee didn't escape the cream either!
And somehow Cera got it on her nose and between the eyes?!
And shockingly after that they want to play again! So crazy!
Christina Marie
Christina Marie returned again this year to keep an eye on the girls and to get into a little mischief around the house. She must be getting comfortable with us as it seems she gets a bit crazier with each passing year!
She thought it would be fun to eat a few lindor chocolates - while trying to reach them she must have fallen into the box and got trapped. Struggles with being a small elf!
Christina Marie brought a few gifts this year - one being some new Christmas PJs for the girls. They must have been on the really good girls list.
Apparently the dinosaurs weren't on the same good list and weren't very happy with their lack of PJs!
She finished up the last of the salted caramel chocolate chip cookies. That didn't make anyone but her smile!
She was trying a little mission impossible entry to the girls gingerbread houses.
Christina Marie was also caught making snow angels in the sprinkles!
Even though she can be a crazy elf we enjoy having her around and the girls look forward to finding her each morning. All the best till next year Christina!
She thought it would be fun to eat a few lindor chocolates - while trying to reach them she must have fallen into the box and got trapped. Struggles with being a small elf!
Christina Marie brought a few gifts this year - one being some new Christmas PJs for the girls. They must have been on the really good girls list.
Apparently the dinosaurs weren't on the same good list and weren't very happy with their lack of PJs!
She finished up the last of the salted caramel chocolate chip cookies. That didn't make anyone but her smile!
She was trying a little mission impossible entry to the girls gingerbread houses.
Christina Marie was also caught making snow angels in the sprinkles!
Even though she can be a crazy elf we enjoy having her around and the girls look forward to finding her each morning. All the best till next year Christina!
Friday, December 22, 2017
Nativity and Grandma Sleepover
We were excited to go to the Nativity with Uncle Mike. The weather was chilly but fairly standard for December.
Our timing was right when we arrived as we had a few minutes before the nativity started and there wasn't a line up for the pictures at the stable so we ran right over. The girls loved the sheep and Uncle Mike was excited to smile for the cameras.
The girls also look forward to the Grandma (and Grandpa) sleepover each year. That's quite the crew that fill up Grandma's basement floor. This year they played some games, watched some movies, had their pancake breakfast and exchanged gifts. Some pretty wonderful memories are made at the sleepover each year! We don't think the girls will ever be too old to join the Grandma sleepover.
Our timing was right when we arrived as we had a few minutes before the nativity started and there wasn't a line up for the pictures at the stable so we ran right over. The girls loved the sheep and Uncle Mike was excited to smile for the cameras.
The girls also look forward to the Grandma (and Grandpa) sleepover each year. That's quite the crew that fill up Grandma's basement floor. This year they played some games, watched some movies, had their pancake breakfast and exchanged gifts. Some pretty wonderful memories are made at the sleepover each year! We don't think the girls will ever be too old to join the Grandma sleepover.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
December Randoms
Who doesn't love an amazing sunrise to start their day!?!
Emilee and Cera are still loving activity days! They were proud of their sock snowmen they made. Way to go girls!
Cera was excited (and nervous) to start her club volleyball. She looks forward to learning lots from her coaches this season and also have some fun!
Mom had a birthday and Dad and the girls spoiled her. The flowers bloomed and were gorgeous for days!
We were able to fill the girls gift boxes with homemade chocolates and treats to share with their friends and teachers. It seems the list grows each year!
Elizabeth has learned how to make smashed (or scrambled as most people refer to them) eggs. Now that she has learned she wants to make them every day and will happily make them for anyone who would like. Growing up is so much fun!
Well, the snow started falling fast and hard for what seemed like forever! The youth activity that night was playing street hockey - and the way it turned out Mom had to bring the girls with her. After shoveling part of the parking lot some kids played hockey while others just played in the snow and others stayed inside to make the hot chocolate. Cera and her friend, Abby, had a blast jumping in the piles of fluffy snow. Crazy girls!
It seemed like the snow was never going to end but luckily Mom had some helpers to keep the driveway clear!
We received a lot of snow over a relatively short period of time. Winter is here!!
Emilee and Cera are still loving activity days! They were proud of their sock snowmen they made. Way to go girls!
Cera was excited (and nervous) to start her club volleyball. She looks forward to learning lots from her coaches this season and also have some fun!
Mom had a birthday and Dad and the girls spoiled her. The flowers bloomed and were gorgeous for days!
We were able to fill the girls gift boxes with homemade chocolates and treats to share with their friends and teachers. It seems the list grows each year!
Elizabeth has learned how to make smashed (or scrambled as most people refer to them) eggs. Now that she has learned she wants to make them every day and will happily make them for anyone who would like. Growing up is so much fun!
Well, the snow started falling fast and hard for what seemed like forever! The youth activity that night was playing street hockey - and the way it turned out Mom had to bring the girls with her. After shoveling part of the parking lot some kids played hockey while others just played in the snow and others stayed inside to make the hot chocolate. Cera and her friend, Abby, had a blast jumping in the piles of fluffy snow. Crazy girls!
It seemed like the snow was never going to end but luckily Mom had some helpers to keep the driveway clear!
We received a lot of snow over a relatively short period of time. Winter is here!!
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