Finally!! Christmas #7 of 7!! I always dread Christmas because for us it is so insanely busy but in the end I am so happy we come because it is a lot of fun and I love seeing all of our family and I want Finley + Penelope to grow up knowing all members of their families!
The last Christmas was held in the evening on December 27th at Greg's Grandma Janet's Ammenities Room at her condo. As always, it was a tonne of fun although we definitely were missing Neil, Aunty Marleen, Uncle Ken, Ryan + Colleen!
Penelope being amused by Emma, Nicole + Kayla
Finley was watching her Great Grandma Janet get all the food ready for the Christmas meal. It was delicious!
Finley + Uncle Brad playing Shuffle Board. We played a lot of Shuffle Board
Penelope being spoiled by Aunty Linda. We were grateful for her, Uncle Warren + Uncle Bruce for holding her while she slept so we could eat and visit with others! We definitely appreciated it!
Finley who was amazingly well behaved considering how busy we were and all the travelling and being around strange places. I was very proud of her!
Greg's youngest cousin Emma who kept us very amused during dinner. It was a definite joy sitting with her! I was happy to discover that she also does not like cheese. Glad it's not just me!
Greg's cousins Eric, Emma. Nicole + Kayla
More shuffleboard!
And even more!
Getting ready for the dutch auction. We changed the rules this year and it wasn't as fun or successful as previous years but kudos to Aunty Donna for suggesting the change. Some aspects were good, others not so much. But definitely happy that it was like 90 minutes instead of the 2+ hours it normally ends up being.
Finley shaking the dice for everybody. She was the official dice shaker for one of the plates. She was very happy with this responsibility
Penelope getting her hands dipped in paint. For what you ask?
A canvas full of Florizone Family handprints....why you ask?
Penelope's hand print - well kind of but it was the best we could do with a 4 month old
That was Finley's hand print. I believe she did it 2 or 3 times.
Finley watching. We took their shirts off so that no paint accidentally got on them
Greg putting down his handprint. I also did mine but I couldn't take my own photo while doing it. Greg's cousin Sarah is in first year Medicine at the UofS and they were raising money for charity by creating random art projects. I am hoping to find out more info on this as I think it would be cool to have.
Penelope getting spoiled by her cousins. Penelope was also very well behaved considering she like never napped. She's so afraid that she will miss something so she stays awake whenever she is away from home.
It was a great way to cap off the Christmas Season!
As much as I love my family, and I do, I was very happy to head back to Calgary even if we did detour through Edmonton.....but I will save that for another blog.
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