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Hannah camping in our closet
Is it Hot?
Talking to Nan & Pop
Nathan's second outfit of the day.
Nathan & some of his Christmas gifts.

Fun with the Grandparents!

What FUN!!!!

Well I can't believe that Christmas is over already. What a great day! Hannah had a blast... she loved opening her gifts and those of everyone else... she did eventually understand that not everything was for her. Favorites at the time I would say ... books from Grandma Jeanne & Grandpa Bob, Dora socks & panties from Grandpa Nou & Grandma Anita and she really loved her new kitchen (from Nan & Pop) good thing it was the last thing she received.

A condensed version of Christmas at the Laforges

Christmas Eve -- I had said that I didn't want to be wrapping gifts Christmas Eve and well guess what... I was still wrapping. Hannah was so excited when I put her to bed I was sure she wouldn't sleep... she was still awake a 9 pm, a rarity in this house. Then the inflatable bed sprung a leak so Hannah was relegated to Mom & Dad's closet (good thing it is a walk in), so Grandpa Nou and Grandma Anita could sleep in her bed.

Christmas Day -- The morning started out with a flurry of activity... breakfast for all, turkey in the oven, tortiere in the oven for lunch, then arranging for Mom & Dad, Brent & Megan to see the kids on the computer, finally the gift opening started about 10 am. The computer turned out to be a great way for my parents to enjoy the festivities even from so far away. Hannah was so fun to watch... can't wait to see the two in action next year. We even managed to see Jimmy on-line later in the day.

Turkey Dinner -- turned out to be greater than I expected... I pulled it off with out a hitch. I have never cooked a turkey with company before.

It was nice to have Noel & Anita here to celebrate with us, Hannah definitely enjoyed having her Grandpa Nou and Grandma Anita around...

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

From our home to all of yours Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!

Can't believe it is already the 24th of December, my how time flies. We are looking forward to a nice Christmas at home with the kids and grandpa Nou, and grandma Anita. Hope the Pere Noel is good to you all. See you in the New Year!

Early visit with the Pere Noel

Yesterday Steve's work held their kids Christmas party. What a blast. We were treated to hot dogs, hamburgers, fresh veggies and fruit for lunch; a magician, balloon animals, face painting and bouncy castles for entertainment and the piece de resistance .... cotton candy (that would be for me) but for Hannah it was the Pere Noel. She did great with him. We were a little worried that she would not want to sit on his lap but I guess the appeal of a present won her over. She was delighted to get her play food after which she promptly wanted to go home!

Playing in the snow

I can honestly say that I am not sure what everyone was talking about when they said we'd get more snow here in NB than we had in Edmonton. We had our first real snow fall December 4th (pics of Hannah playing outside the next day). The snow all but melted within 72 hours. It is hard to get in the mood for Christmas when the grass is as green now as it was in August. It was raining and 7 degrees out this morning. I think the coldest it has been here is -12. I feel "sorry" for all our family out west.

Hannah and her new stove

Here is Hannah showing off her new stove from uncle Jimmy & Jenn. She really has become quite the little cook. They shipped it in from Edmonton for Hannah's birthday.