Happy New Year!

I decided at the last moment to attempt a holiday photo of Clara and Leo this year and I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Of course, I had to take all these (and more) but in the end I did get a beauty.

The holidays were whirlwind of fun. Some highlights were our annual Open House party on the 23rd which was very well attended despite being held so close to Christmas, the never ending renditions of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by both Clara and Leo, kiddie cappuccinos and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas on Christmas Eve, Clara's excited "do you think Santa's been yet" at 7:20am on Christmas morning, Leo's insistence on eating his raisins from his stocking before even acknowledging any of the gifts under the tree, I could go on and on!

Kiddie cappuccino on Christmas Eve

Playing on Christmas Morning

"It is CHRISTMAS!!"

Some of Clara's loot

Some of Leo's loot

On Boxing day we met Anissa, Chloe, Zach, and their respective parents at the Biodome. Tradition dictates that we go every year during the Caillou exhibit, as always, both kids had a great time spotting animals. I think the highlight this year was watching the beavers go in and out of their den from an underwater perspective. Caillou's show was as lo a hit for Leo, he really got into the whole audience participation aspect and charmed many of our fellow spectators calling out "Reindeer" whenever a moose flashed on the screened backdrop!

Front row seats for the Caillou show.

The holiday break was full of social gatherings, lots of playtime at home, and one day in which I was sick, sick, sick and my family had to fend for themselves. Clara and Chloe even had their first sleepover and it was a complete success. Chloe had no problem sleeping beside Clara on an airmatress in the bedroom, of course, there was the obligatory 30 minute chatting and giggling session before they allowed themselves to pass out... at 11:15pm!