The challenge

On Saturday evening, we enjoyed a nice dinner all together. The purpose was the talk about our upcoming trip and find closure for any issues that might still be outstanding. In anticipation of the drive down and knowing that we would be limited for space, John provide Ralph and I both with boxes that we were able to fill for our clothing. It was very funny. My box is the smaller one. What a challenge! Can I fit my clothes into this box?

So, I took the box and looked at my clothes. It meant I needed to take a different approach to what I would wear. I was up to the challenge. I packed 3 skirts, 2 capris, 1 pair of pants (I will wear the 2nd pair), 3 golf shells, 1 sweater, 1 dress, 1 bathing suit, 3 pairs of socks and underwear, 1 sweater and dressy tank top set and 3 tee shirts. They are all mix and match and I should be able to get enough wear out of them for the vacation. I assume that I will most like buy 1 or 2 tee shirts while down in Florida. I knew I could do it!!

A trip to the market

We were up early this morning and left for downtown to get a headstart on our shopping at the St. Lawrence Market.  We went with Ron and Anne and browsed both buildings.  It was really nice and brought back many memories for us.  We used to go quite a lot when we were younger, often going at the end of the day and buying up whole tray loads of meat for our freezer.  We didn't do that today, but still enjoyed the shopping.  It wasn't that busy today, we suspect mostly because it was snowing and the roads were quite slippery.

It snowed most of the morning, but it wasn't cold.  It was a beautiful day and I found it very relaxing.

The snow came...

We had a light teasing of snow for Christmas, but last night it finally came full force.  How pretty is looks sitting in my chair while I work.  Everything is white and pure looking.  I love the snow, but I'm happy when it's gone as well. 

Happy birthday Papa

Nothing is more special than spending time with your grandchildren.  The girls loved giving Ralph his birthday present.

Family Christmas

We spent such a lovely day all together.  The girls were so excited to see presents under the tree.  Hailey wasn't feeling well and actually fell asleep right after we opened the girls.  I think it was mostly because she was tired from the busy weekend. The girls had lots of fun opening their presents.  We were all so spoiled. 

Pretty blue dresses

She couldn't resist.  Mom saw these dresses and just had to have them for the girls.  Both were a beautiful blue velvet.  Hailey's had sparkly reinstones and Jordan's had  a matching purse.  The girls couldn't wait to try them on.

Gingerbread Men

Laura showed us how to make Monkey break - it's very similar to cinnamon buns, very delicious.

The girls were over earlier this month and wanted to make Gingerbread men and animals..  They sure enjoyed painting them!!