Christmas 2009

Makayla and Nicholas enjoyed yet another great Christmas season.

They went to see Santa Claus at the Brantford Safety Village one evening and told him what they would like this year for Christmas. Makayla asked for a canvas print of a pink flower that she had seen at a store. Nicholas asked for Ben 10 Alien Force.

We had fun decorating a gingerbread house....and eating lots of the candy! And they each got to personalize their own gingerbread boy and girl for the front of the house. They did a great job!

Makayla was bestowed the honor of carrying the baby Jesus in the procession during Christmas Eve mass. She did a great job and received many compliments on how well she did!

Christmas morning there was a ton of excitement as they came downstairs and saw the gifts under the tree. Both were very happy to see that Santa had brought them just what they had asked for.

And most importantly on Christmas and the days following they were able to spend lots of time with their family and friends.

Another year, another great Christmas!

Oh Christmas Tree....

This past Saturday (Dec. 5), the four of us went to a Christmas Tree farm and cut down our Christmas tree. We really enjoy walking around looking at all of the trees until we (and by this I mean me, Christa), find the perfect one! Nicholas kept on saying "Will you just pick one already", so funny! At the farm we went to, a wagon ride takes you to the different tree lots. The kids enjoyed the wagon ride much more than picking out the tree ha ha ha We spent most of the evening decorating the tree, lots of fun!

Happy 5th Birthday Nicholas!

The last photo taken of Nicholas as a five year old, right before bed Nov.27.

Maxus Dragonoid, Mommy and Daddy rock!

Nicholas is 5 years old, wow! Nicholas too had a great birthday. A couple days before his actual birthday he had a party with his friends at Kidtastic, an indoor play place. It was tons of fun! They had fun running around like wild animals, and then eating pizza and cupcakes. Nicholas' friends spoiled him with some great gifts, so did his family!

Happy 7th Birthday Makayla!

This is the last photo taken of Makayla as a 6 year old, right before she went to bed Nov. 10.

She was so excited to get a new bike from Mommy and Daddy!

And a Webkinz Giraffe from Nicholas, how cute!

It is official, Makayla is 7 years old! Can you believe it? I can't! She had a great birthday, received a lot of really nice gifts from family and friends. Makayla's party with her friends was an ice skating party this year, it was a great time! All the kids had a ton of fun skating and then coming back in the room for hot chocolate, lots of snacks and a ornament craft.

Halloween 2009

Makayla and Nicholas had another great Halloween this year. Makayla was a flying unicorn and Nicholas was a St. Bernard....or as he says, a helper dog. They were both too cute! We went trick or treating with some friends and they got tons of candy!

Dolphins and Seals and Whales, oh my!

This summer we treated the kids to seasons' passes at Marine Land! To say they had fun is an understatement. They absolutely loved it! Makayla's favourite part was the rides, she couldn't get enough of them. I think that Nicholas liked the animals the best. All in all it was a ton of fun!

At the Cottage

Makayla and Nicholas were lucky enough to go to Gramma's cottage a few times this summer. They absolutely love it there as there is lots to do outside. Can't wait for next summer!