A Budding Artist

Garrett was very excited about painting on his new easel today. Thanks so much Grandma Debbie and Michelle.

What a masterpiece!

Such concentration.

Playing with Play-Doh. I cut out cute animal shapes and Garrett chopped them up into pieces. Sigh...

Christmas Day 2009

Merry Christmas to all! It has been a very busy and fun filled few days. Lots of great food, company, and of course presents. Thanks to all Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins for the amazing gifts. Both kids were spoiled rotten and so were Cary and I.

It took some coaxing but Garrett finally checked out the contents of his stocking.

Bella looking stylish in her new bandana.

It didn't take long for Garrett to get the hang of the whole gift receiving part of Christmas.

Kelsey snuggling up to her first of what I'm sure will be many dolls.

Wrestling with Uncle Dean.

Christmas cuties.

All partied out and ready to head home.

Bright Lights

Well after a long day and no naps we were brave enough (or should I say crazy enough) to attempt a ride on the Christmas Train at Stanley Park. Dean and Meghan where nice enough to go early and get us tickets. From the look on Kelsey's face below you can guess how much she enjoyed herself.

Kelsey stopped crying during the ride (thank goodness) and was quite taken by the lights.

Aunty Megs, Uncle Dean, and Garrett cuddling up on the train.

Garrett is loving the snow and has added the word to his ever growing vocabulary. New words this week include snow, toast, bear, boots, Christmas tree, cow, and blue.

Cousins

Garrett, Kelsey, and I spent a fun day in Ladner with the Robbs. The next two photos will show a clear example of the difference between boys and girls.

This is Jessica and Kelsey having a quiet discussion

about their favourite toys and recent books they've read.

This is Garrett and Andrew having a screaming contest. Need I say more?

How many toys can you possibly fit into a tunnel?

Santa Claus

Garrett, Gran, and I went to see them turn on the lights at the Park and Tilford Garden. Santa was there!!! This is Garrett's embarrased face. He wasn't sure what to think of Santa. After he got off his lap he just stood there and stared until we dragged him away.

CHOO CHOO!! Does it get any better? A big man

in a red suit AND a train.

Grrrrr...The giraffe didn't have a

chance. Kelsey was out for the kill.