A very Merry Christmas

Things are getting back to normal around here. The livingroom floor has been found, the girls are getting rested again and not so overwhelmed, the ground is still very white, the treats are still being enjoyed, and we are very thankful to have people love the girls so much! :)

The girls enjoyed each and every present that they opened.. we have played board games together, raced on the cars track, watched movies. The girls have played all of their leapster games, put together their puzzle, read some books, cuddled with new animals, worn new clothes, and there is still stuff in packages not yet played with. Dani isn't sleeping in her new bed yet, but she is definitely excited about it.

We had 2 wonderful home cooked dinners. First on Xmas eve - ham, scalloped potatoes, and corn. And then on Boxing day (despite mommy not feeling well) - Turkey, stuffing, carrots, green beans, mashed potatoes, and rolls. Yum Yum!! plus of course, the treats. My famous molasses cookies, sugar cookies decorated by the girls, chocolate chip cookies, fudge (which only really lasted a day), plus many store bought chocolates.

We all missed our families during these holidays, but we had a great time with just the 5 of us. Made everything special. Continued with some traditions (going to look at the Christmas lights on Christmas eve). And started some new traditions (making "Monkey Bread" on Christmas morning). And whether family was with us or not, we got to enjoy the company of my parents and Carole and Dan via Skype while the girls opened their presents from them. So even many miles away, still got some special moments with our families.

Some of the favourites of the girls... hmm.. For Kat, she is in heaven when listening to her MP3 player. She adores cuddling with her WebKinz kitty.. And of course, she LOVES all of her Littlest Pet shop stuff. :) Ellie.. She is enjoying all of the Leapster games (new challenges). She is enjoying her sister's Littlest Pet Shop stuff. They are both really enjoying the cars racing game.
Dani.. she is really enjoying alot.. maybe even everything.. Even the simple things like her new sippy cup she loves. What can I say.. she is easy to please. She loves the inch along ride on thing.. She loves her babies.. She loves her "Freezer" (polar bear), and her Pablo doll. She is quite disappointed of the things that she can't have (mainly - the chocolates). And of course, being the youngest, she loves torturing her sisters by taking all their toys. ;)

And for the first year since we have been together, both Steph and I spoiled each other. Most years, Steph did a wonderful job making me feel special, but me making little or no money, never felt right doing the same back.. But this year.. just had to. So we got to enjoy wonderful gifts as well. :)

I hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas. :)

And of course : PICTURES :)

Our Christmas

Apologies : the computer just wasn't keeping up for some reason, so i didn't get a chance to rearrange them or flip them.