Little Acorn

The Million Light House

A few minutes drive from our house is the epi-centre of Christmas spirit in our city - we call it "The Million Light House" since that's what Adeline declared it the first time we visited when she was two. I hope this guy never stops decorating his house and yard. It's such an important part of our Christmas, I don't know what we'd do without it! We always go before supper on Christmas Eve, but we managed two other visits over the holidays despite the wicked cold weather and Vivian's ear infection.

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David insists I call it "The Christmas Wrap-Up"

Just a few pictures from Christmas - Santa FINALLY came through with roller skates for Adeline and Vivian got the "shiny noisy shoes" she's been hoping for and will start tap class in January!

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Merry Christmas!

Tree Decorating

Yesterday was one of those classic west-coast winter days with pelting rain, high winds and temperatures just above freezing, so of course we went to get our tree! I do think the weather facilitated some stellar decision making and we were out of there in a matter of minutes with the best tree in the whole place! After we put the kids to bed David and I put the lights on the tree while sipping sweet adult beverages and watching something festive-ish on television. This morning I insisted that everyone get dressed and have their hair brushed, but then it was time to put on the Christmas music and decorate. I love watching the girls uncover each treasure in our ornament box. We don't have a "theme" or a "colour scheme" and we don't care a bit if some branches are bare and others drag down low with ornaments galore. Each ornament on our tree has meaning and we share memories of all our holidays past as we unwrap the ornaments. Decorating the tree might be my favourite part of Christmas...

Snow Day!

Finally! It's been 3 years since we had any snow. Adeline has been DESPERATE for it to snow. I suppose this really counts as Vivian's first snow experience as all we had was a slight flurry when she was a tiny toddler - it didn't even cover the grass and it certainly wasn't enough to make a snowman. After watching the skies for days, Vivian's and Adeline's wish finally came true overnight and we got snow - real snow! They were THRILLED. Vivi and her Dad built an awesome snowman named "Scarfy" and there was an epic snowball fight. Adeline spent the night at her Nana's so we'll have to hear all about her adventures in the snow when she gets home this afternoon.

Vivian's First Ballet Performance

Vivi LOVES to dance! She asks every single morning if it's ballet day and she can't wait to start the class where you wear the "very shiny and very noisy black shoes".

 

Tiny Ballerina