(This also involves party #6 and a birthday tea.  You have been warned.) My nieces arrived on the late evening of the 28th, and brought their parents with them. This is my oldest niece of this branch of the family, Belle.  She is 5 and a half years old. Since she is the oldest, she […]

By the time this day arrived, the kids were treating it as a matter of fact.  It’s Christmastime – people arrive and bring us presents. We were quickly reaching Hanukkah proportions, and it wasn’t even over yet! Nana and Papa arrived on the 26th, and their purpose was twofold. One: give grandchildren Christmas presents. Two: […]

Once we got to Grandma and Gichan’s house, the kids were raring to open more presents.  But first came dinner.  And then came yet another obligatory picture – this time with Auntie.

This was an unusual Christmas morning for us.  Most years, we get up, unwrap everything, and then hustle the kids out the door to get to Grandma and Gichan’s house for more Christmas.  This year, we didn’t go over there until the evening.  We had decided to put off stockings (although Santa came!) until the […]