We celebrated Christmas Eve with Great Aunt Jenny, Great Uncle Carlton, and cousins Alex, Valerie, Bill, and Liam. Christmas morning Lily woke up to lots of presents from Santa including the jumprope and kite she asked for - Jack decided to sleep in but eventually joined in to play with some boxes, really no interest in his actual presents. The rest of the day was spent hanging out with Grandma Gail, Grandpa Tom, and Aunt Kelly - Aunt Tracy, Uncle Stan and Casey spent Christmas in Roanoke.
Friday night we continued the celebrations with Hanukah with Grandpa Maurice and Grandma Phyllis. Fresh made potato latkas were delicious - Jack like them but Lily will have to grow into the taste apparently. Lily and Jack had a great time and loved their gifts.
On Saturday, we headed to Florida to see Bubbie, Great Aunt Donna, Great Uncle Stephen, and Emilie. The plane ride there was pretty uneventful, Jack was a little antsy and wanted to stand most of the flight. We had beautiful, sunny weather, and got in some visits to the pool, playground, and a carnival where Lily rode on her first roller coaster (with Mom). We also took a trip to the beach where Lily collected some shells and dipped her toes in the chilly Atlantic; however, our plan to spend a day at the beach was hampered by some cooler weather - we will shoot for a beach day next year! We also got a chance to visit with Great Uncle Jerry, Great Aunt Eve, and cousin Graeme. On Friday, Lisa (Stan's sister), Dave, Ashlynne, Morganne, and Max came over for a swim, and Lily got in some play time with the girls. Lily definitely enjoyed herself in Florida, making friends at the playground and playing with lots of toys and making art with Donna. Jack took a few dips in the pool, checked out the playground, and took some strolls; however, he most enjoyed 3 hour naps every afternoon - all that fresh, warm air! We returned on Saturday, and Jack was extremely antsy thus he essentially hopped from one lap to another - we are anxious thinking about the CO flight in February! ;) Finally, on Sunday Marcy and Lily went to see the play Miss Nelson is Missing at a local theatre. Lily was pretty terrified of Viola Swamp and the scenes added to the play which were not featured in the book - she watched most of the play holding Mom's hand and looking from behind her hand. I think we will hold off on any future plays for now, we just stick with the ice shows!
Happy New Year!
Matching Christmas Eve pajamas.
Lily spreading Christmas cheer like a tornado.
Showing off some new Tinkerbell threads.
Horsing around after a Hanukkah celebration with Grandpa Maurice and Grandma Phyllis.
Jack relaxing on the floor of the plane. He was standing up, then he sat down, then he decided to lie down.
Relaxing in Stuart's old chair.
Lighting the Menorah with Bubbie.
Jack visiting with Aunt Eve, Uncle Jerry and Cousin Graeme.
A photo-up with Aunt Tracy and Uncle Stan's niece Ashlynne and Morganne and nephew Max who came over to visit at the pool.
A face only a unicorn mother could love.
This is the face that you get right before he is about to do something mischievous.
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