Since our last visit we have had a chance to see friends, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Grandparents. Endured cold, sickness and a trip to Florida. Let's start at the beginning.
After a short week of school, Lily and Jack spent the day before Christmas Eve with Aunt Kelly who was visiting and babysitting. Then it was off to Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom's for the Xmas festivities. Also visiting were Aunt Tracy, Uncle Stan and Cousin Casey. Christmas Eve started off normal enough but ended with Marcy have the stuffing knocked out of her by the stomach flu. Ten hours later she was fine but it certainly dazed her ... Christmas would go on though.
Friday morning was mayhem at the grandparents with wrapping paper flying everywhere. Santa took good care of Lily, bringing a guitar, some Princess & Prince dolls, a vet kit ... the list goes on. Jack got some tools and dinosaurs and books and so on. That was before presents from Aunts and Uncles and Grandparents began (American Girl clothes (three new outfits)). Needless to say, there are a few new toys and books in the house now.
With Marcy feeling better, we packed up to head home so that we could leave early Saturday morning for a visit to Florida. There we had a chance to see Aunt Donna, Uncle Stephen and Cousins Emilie and Stephanie. We also had a chance to visit with Grandpa Maurice and Grandma Phyllis. Before any of the fun could begin, however, Jack was visited by the stomach bug. Since we started the year with meningitis, finishing it off with the stomach flu was no big deal. That being said, Jack was sick every half hour from 1 am until 4 am. He was fine the next day and then it was my turn to be sick. Somehow, Lily avoided it and no one else in the house got sick.
After everyone felt better, we kept busy with trips to the pool, riding bikes, a visit to the ocean and a rockin' New Year's Eve. We had a great time visiting everyone and returned home on Saturday.
Special thanks go out to Aunt Donna and Uncle Stephen who were such great hosts (even putting up with our illness) and to Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Maurice for hosting our day at the beach.
On to the pictures ...
Lily and Aunt Tracy smushing Uncle Stan.
Casey and Jack in their matching Christmas Eve pajamas.
Opening presents.
Checking out her vet kit.
Julie dressed up in a new outfit - complete with goggles and snow board. Julie also got a cowgirl outfit and a figure skating outfit, complete with skates and blade guards.
With Aunt Kelly in hats from Aunt Tracy & Uncle Stan.
Julie checking out the snowman after hitting the slopes.
Our annual Florida face painting.
Playing with cars and Uncle Stephen.
Horsing around with cousin Stephanie.
Celebrating Jack's birthday.
Jack checking out the sand at the beach.
Lily investigating the ocean.
Jack avoiding the waves with the help of Grandpa Maurice. About half an hour later, Jack got really adventurous and was in the water up this knees. Then he got stung by a Man-of-War and we had to take him home!
On New Year's Eve at dinner with Aunt Donna.
Fancy Nancy at bedtime.
1 comment:
we miss you sooooo much!!!! it was boring after you left1=!!
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