Christmas 2010

Christmas has come and gone. We had a fairly good Christmas. Having James sick for Christmas wasn't too fun, but he is doing much better now. We did many things the week of Christmas. We attended the Bernards Family Christmas Party, the Old Mill fireside at Joe's Parents' house, Christmas Sing-Along at the Energy Solutions Arena, The Cathedral of the Madeleine Christmas Carol Service, and the Lowe Family Christmas Party. 

James hanging out at Grandma's right before their fireside.

Our Christmas family photo.

The family parties are always fun. Just seeing the family that we don't see on a regular basis. At the Bernards party we had a white elephant exchange, and we walked away with a 4 lb of Twizzlers and slippers. At the Lowe family party, we drew names back in October and exchanged our individual gifts. James received an electronic alphabet learning truck from his cousin Cynthia, Joe received an indoor/outdoor thermometer from my brother in law Derek and I received scrap booking supplies from my sister Priscilla.

Christmas eve we spent the night at my mom's and had her famous breakfast casserole on Christmas morning, then spent the next night at Joe's parents. Though poor little James spent the weekend sick with the flu. He slept through the opening of presents and yesterday finally started to play with his new toys.

Even though he was sick, he still tried to smile for the picture.

James and his loot. He didn't have the strength to sit up for the picture.

Well, hope you all had a great Christmas and hope you have a great New Year.

Christmas Carole Sing-Along

Last night we went to the Christmas Carole Sing-Along at the Energy Solutions Arena. We have never been to it before and wanted to see what it was like. It was a ton of fun. They fill the arena to close capacity, then they have a short concert where you can sing along. This year Jon Schmidt performed a couple of songs as well. Though James didn't like all the cheering from the crowd, so we had to move and find a seat at the top away from everyone. At the door everyone received a treat, a sing along book and packet that had vouchers for Jazz games, Bees games, Megaplex theater, motor cross and 10% off at Fanzz. They were also serving free hot chocolate. I think we have found a new Christmas tradition. You should all go next year. I promise you won't regret it.

James at the Sing-Along
Originally we had pretty good seats.

I can't help it....

...I just love this kid. So, here's a couple more pictures. 

At dinner with the grandparents and he enjoyed wearing grandpa's hat. 

One of my favorite Christmas Songs

It's only 15 more days till Christmas. I thought it was time to share a Christmas Song. This is one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy and happy Christmas shopping. :)

Christmas Cards and such

I've been debating whether or not to do Christmas cards this year, then yesterday I came up with an idea for a Christmas letter. Not your ordinary Christmas letter, but I can't tell you or it would ruin the surprise when you get it. Money is tight for us this year, so it may or may not happen. If it does happen and you would like one please email/facebook me your address. Family members, I have yours, no need to send it to me. :)

I've been kind of slacking today. Though I did manage to fix our Christmas tree lights, they are all working again.  I really need to scrub down my bathroom, so the maintenance man can fix the hole in my ceiling with out dying. He is really allergic to cats. He said as long as I bleach it really well and don't let them in there till he's done, then he'll be fine. Now you're probably wondering why there is a hole in my ceiling. Well, last night I notice that we were getting little water bubbles on our ceiling. This morning the maintenance man came and tore a hole and found that the tub drain from above is leaking. I always wanted to look at plumbing while I showered. LOL. That's about as exciting as it gets around these parts lately. The next few weeks will be more exciting since it is full of parties and concerts.

Tomorrow, James will be 10 months. I can't believe in just 2 months he'll be turning one. Totally crazy. This year went by way too fast. Before I know it, he'll be going to college and moving out.

Bath time is so much fun

My funny smiles

Hope you are all enjoying the holiday season.