Yeah! Bring it ON!
So, what exactly have we been up to for the past month or so... We hosted an open house on December 12 which was super fun, even if Edmonton was the 'second coldest place on the planet' on that particular day. Just our luck! Oh well, it was sure memorable because of the bitter, bitter cold. Our friends and family stayed just long enough to make sure that their cars would still start before they left again! Luckily, everyone made it home safe and sound. The evening was also memorable because Trent's dad played Santa for the kids: Chephren and Mya. Both of them cried hysterically (which, admittedly, was kind of funny)! Oh, the things that we do to our kids...
See? They are loving it!
Chephren and I both got sick right after that, so that time period is a bit fuzzy. Trent and I did manage to get away to Nordegg with some friends for a few days before Christmas which was such a great, great time. We had such a blast and it was a wonderful break from the daily grind. Chephren stayed home with his Grampy so we even managed to get in a few days of activity.
Chephren and I both got sick right after that, so that time period is a bit fuzzy. Trent and I did manage to get away to Nordegg with some friends for a few days before Christmas which was such a great, great time. We had such a blast and it was a wonderful break from the daily grind. Chephren stayed home with his Grampy so we even managed to get in a few days of activity.
Family photo during the open house
After Nordegg (ahhh, Nordegg), the hustle and bustle of Christmas set in. We made the rounds to the four families and ate too much, drank too much and were spoiled rotten. Just what Christmas is supposed to be about right? I won't rant about it here, but just know that next year we are planning to start some 'new' family traditions...
This is my brother Ben 'babysitting'. Cute hey?
After all of the extreme fun of Christmas, I needed a break, so, rather than go to Canmore with my husband to ice climb and ring in the New Year, I stayed back with Chephren for a few days of rest and recovery. It was great. We bought a ski attachment for the chariot so I have been out pulling my son around the farm like the donkey that I am. And yes, that is my idea of a fun time.
I think he enjoys it too, don't you?
Now that the new year is here, I have made some resolutions for myself as I do every year. I put them right on my pantry door where I will see them EVERY DAY. Do you think it will help? I hope so. If I can follow my plan, I should be a rich, skinny, fit, yogini with another triathlon or two under my belt by the end of the year. Oh, and the house in Nordegg should be just about done. HA! Wish me luck! And good luck to all of you who have delusional resolutions as well!
Catherine agrees that my resolutions might be a bit of a stretch!
Cheers everyone and all the best in 2010!
