Tuesday, December 31, 2013

New Years Eve

We were lucky enough that my dad came back with us from New York to stay for a little while. We got even luckier when Katie decided to come visit for a couple days too. I love company!

On New Years Eve day we all decided to go ice skating. Well, Katie, Alec and I skated. My dad wanted to but I wouldn’t let him. I was too afraid he would fall. I am not sure he appreciated my feeling but he went along with it.

This was the second time Katie had ever been on ice skates. It was entertaining. She and Alec progressed from cones to no cones. To get Alec to give it up – we would push it ahead and have him shuffle to it. They both seemed to enjoy themselves. I thought it was a really fun time watching them.

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In the evening we decided to to Old Orchard Beach for their family friendly New Years Eve party on the beach. Bonfire, DJ, & fireworks and over by 8PM! Smile

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The had tents set up selling cotton candy on glow in the dark sticks, hot chocolate, and kettle corn. We didn’t bring any money so we didn’t participate in any of that.

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Happy New Year!

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Christmas #3

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We had a day of recovery after traveling before heading over to the Kurlanska’s to celebrate Christmas. It was nice to have the whole family together.

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The boys were overwhelmed with the generosity of the their grandparents and at times had a to have opening breaks but they persevere until they were all opened. They had a great time checking out each others toys and playing together.

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We lots of group shots:

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I think that sums up Christmas for us this year!

Saturday, December 28, 2013

A few last pictures

And then it was time to go home….

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Friday, December 27, 2013

Christmas Day Walk

As promised because I knew you were sitting on the edge of your seats just waiting…..

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Did I mention it was exactly what we needed?