Christmas!!

Christmas had a lot of firsts this year.  First, Ant, Meibo and Wong did not come.  Ant and Wong got a new home and just closed right before Christmas so they had to move and settle in.  Meibo celebrated with Shea.  Yipao was here!  Another first, it was strangely warm - no snow and green grass over the break.  This also has resulted in lots of cancellations - ice houses, klondike derby, ice fishing, pond hockey, things that we typically do not do :)  Also, it was a 13 day break.  I kind of wish we went somewhere but the time flew by as we stayed at home and spent time together, played with our new toys and had fun. 

The Christmas spread - we tried lamb shanks this year 

Might have made a little too much for one meal

Family Tree 

Kids Tree 

Decorating houses and barns

New fav hot fudge sundae

Annual tradition, salt ornaments

Not bad!

Mama and the boys at the Mall

Pre-teens, no need to walk w mama

Front row only 

A lot of pokemon cards 

And candy

Games and toys galore

Stitch!

 

Bradley's gift to me

and Yipao

A day at Guthrie

Great seats 

A Christmas Carol

I like my hair flooofie 

New Years at the Rowan's

It was a low key but pretty awesome break!  Homework was completed, lots of white chocolate oreos, orange chocolate and gaming.  I love you so much Beni Berger!!!