Recreofun

Between Christmas and New Years, we didn't have great weather, so we took the kids to recreofun to keep them busy. They had a lot of fun. Chloe would have had a lot more if she stopped worrying about everyone else.

The ball room was definitely one of their favourites. They got so excited when the balls would start flying out of the machine.

Chloe and Jayden both got makeup done (Couldn't get a good picture of Jayden). Justin was too busy to wait around for that.

New Year's Eve

Cyn couldn't make it home for New Years this year, so we decided to go. On the 31st, we went to the ski hill to see some fire works. It was very nice. The only kid that enjoyed them was Jayden. Justin was undecided, and Chloe cried the whole time and wouldn't look. We had a nice time anyway and we enjoyed the warm winter weather.

The kids were enjoying the big hill by the car while we were waiting to leave. We decided to let traffic thin out.

Jayden and daddy enjoying the fireworks.

An attempt at a family picture.

Uncle Yannick walking to the ski hill with Chloe and Justin.

Christmas Day

After Christmas Eve at Doreen's house, we all went to mom's house to sleep and open more presents in the morning. We were lucky, the kids only got up at 9:00.

Waiting to start opening their presents.

Chloe sporting Justin's new work goggles.

Chloe kept showing off all the gifts that weren't hers. Here she is with Jayden's puzzle.

Jayden playing with his binoculars.

The boys got a lot of the same gifts. It's a good thing because there would have been a lot of fighting. They cooperated a lot at unwrapping also.

Patiently awaiting to see what Santa brought.

Christmas Eve

We all Spent Christmas Eve at Doreen's house.

We tried to calm the kids down a few times without success. They were awesome, despite the fact that they went to bed at 2:00 AM. We only left Doreen's at 1:00AM.

Auntie Melinda had the patience to set up Chuck with the kids there. It was well worth it, it kept them busy for a good part of the evening.

Jayden really enjoyed opening gifts. He didn't really care whose or what they were.

At least one of our kids is not petrified of Aunt Sadie. Here Jayden was thanking her for his Christmas gift.

Christmas Decorations

Chloe and Jayden hand painted some Christmas decorations yesterday. They aren't wearing their shirts because it was very messy. Here are a few pictures of them concentrating very hard. We have some grand-parents that will have to act very happy on Christmas Eve and Morning.

Christmas Concert

Chloe had her first Christmas concert yesterday with playgroup. The first of many to come. They sang 2 songs and then their was coffee, juice and snacks. I was surprised. Chloe did very well even though she saw me beforehand. She participated in most of the movements, but she didn't sing that much.

A picture of the whole group.

The Reindeer hokey pokey.

The last 2 pictures were taken at the beginning, she wasn't too sure. She came around though.

I just noticed that all the girls are dressed up in dresses and skirt except for Chloe. I definetly have to buy Chloe more girly stuff.

Christmas Preparations

We slowly made the Christmas trees today. It went fairly well, the kids weren't too bad. I let them help a little.

This is the basement one. It is not as nice, but the kids have already been touching it all day. I didn't put our nice ornaments on it.

This is the one upstairs. I put the nicer and more breakable ornaments on top and let the kids help with the bottom half.

The kids each wanted to pose with the Santa hat. They kept taking turns wearing the hat and yelling HOHOHO!

Playing Outside

We have a lot of snow now so it is much more pleasant to play outside.

Chloe and Jayden taking a break from shoveling.

Jayden working hard shoveling the walk way.

Chloe posing for the camera.

Winter hats

Our kids have fur hats. Chloe was hesitant to wear hers at first but when she saw Jayden wearing his she wanted to wear it also.

Auntie's House

We went to Auntie's house last weekend for the night with Nana and Papou. The kids had lots of fun.

Here is the queen sitting on her throne while watching tv.

It seemed to be the place to sit. Here is what they looked like when we came home from shopping.

Halloween

The kids got all dressed up for Halloween yesterday. Jayden really didn't want to, but then he finally gave in. We went to a couple of houses (people they knew) but that is all. Chloe didn't want to go to people she didn't know, then we went to the firehall. The firemen were giving out treats, lights and hot chocolate, and there was a haunted house. We were out for about an hour, and it was long enough. It was very hard to get a good picture, they wouldn't cooperate that well.