A Visit With Old Friends

We recently visited some friends of ours for dinner.  It was delicious - first time I have ever had cornish hen.  It was so very good - not sure if it was the type of meat, the marinade Oleg used or a combination of both - regardless I was very satisfied.

Here are few photos of Finley, Penelope and Michelle playing together.  I cannot believe how grown up Michelle is - starting kindergarten has been fantastic for her.  Such a little sweetheart!

I took Julia's advice and bought a second desk so that they each had one.  The second desk is not nearly as nice as the one that we already have but I got it for $5 on kijiji so it will have to do.  I will post photos of the new desk later on.  

Michelle got a Furreal Puppy for Christmas last year and happened to bring it out while we were there.  Finley LOVED it.  She played it with it a lot and was mad when she couldn't bring it home with her so I thought it would make a great Christmas present - except for the price.  I couldn't justify $60 on a toy she may not play with in a month so I happened to find one on Kijji for $25.  Her daughter quit playing with it and wanted a kitty version of it so it was our lucky day.  Finley went straight for them when we were in Toys R Us early this week so I know she will be so excited when she opens her present!!!

Thanks Julia, Oleg and Michelle for a great evening and for the Christmas present ideas!!