Christmas 2006

We were lucky enough to have the company of Evan and Cathy this year for Christmas. It was great to see them although I'm not sure the sentiment is returned seeing that we sent them on their way with a few cold viruses. The girls enjoyed the excitement of knowing that there was a cat in the house (Cathy and Evan's 'Stu') even though he hid in the basement for most of their waking hours!!

On Christmas Eve we went to Aunt Barb and Uncle Al's house for a MacDonald family gathering. Prior to doing so we meet up with Laura, Steve's cousin, and her family at Barb and Al's church for a twist on Christmas Eve mass. All the children attending were ushered into a room where they could choose to be a character in the Nativity Scene. Chloe chose to be an angel. All in there were about 20 angels, 15 wise men, 4 Mary's, 5 Joseph's, 10 cows, 6 donkeys, 10 sheep, 7 stars, and 8 gifts. Chloe enjoyed it and Eliza busied herself with the hymn books in front of our seats!

Christmas morning was full of excitement, the best part being when Chloe noticed the empty plate and glass she left for Santa! Once Eliza found the yogurt covered raisins at the top of her stocking little mattered.


Breakfast was SWEEEET with cinnamon buns and fresh fruit....just preparing our palates for the chocolate that was too come when we cracked open the stocking loot (Quality Street, Whoppers, Tobelerone...you know what I'm talking about).