We went for a winter hike on Sunday- which despite all the encouragement we have to do, Elliott seems to like hiking.  He said he wants to have a break from hiking on Christmas (like we are drill sargents or something). 

We went to a fun Christmas party on Friday night, and though this isn't the greatest picture, I tried to capture the essence of the kid's engergy.  They ran around the circle of the house for a couple of hours after we jacked them up on sugar cookies.  And then told all the adults ghost stories and sang and few xmas carols.  Glen held baby Gloria the whole time and she munched on his finger.  Glen said "oh I can't wait to have one of these!"

Hot choco

Elliott had hot chocolate at Starbucks last week and for the first time he had whip cream on it.  He couldn't believe how delcious that was (or that it was an option)!

Israel!

I went to Vancouver in early December on my own for the weekend to spend some time with my friend Israel.  It was SO nice... we spent every moment possible talking.  And we ate such delicious food and walked to all sorts of great places downtown.  So great to have a break!

Holiday Greetings

Elliott and Glen made this cute holiday video.  It's pretty funny!

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/dEdMSCjdbVAhpW9S

winter hike

We went on a beautiful hike at Paul Lake today and had a picnic at the bottom.  I think we might re-create it with a bonfire on New Years Eve. So nice to be enjoying winter.  Good idea to have a nap on the way home- we are going out to our amazing "Wild Lights" at the animal park tonight and might need a little extra energy. 

xmas party

Glen's work puts on an awesome Christmas party for staff's kids each year.  We certainly had fun this year- Elliott's bud was there and they were so excited to see Santa.

There was a clown who made awesome balloons too.  I am still really nauseated on and off, but trying to get back into the swing of things.  Enjoying the times I feel good anyway!  Last night glen and I went out for a delicious dinner at a nice restaurant and fortunately I felt good.  Ate enough to make up for some of the missed meals!

sharing good news

I'm kind of curious who reads my blog.  I can see that their are quite a few people who check it- but I don't know who they are.  So I thought I'd share some good news here for those that do.

After a very long, complicated decision making process, glen and I are very happy to say that Elliott is going to become a big brother in June (actually, likely one day after his birthday).  Very challenging last couple of months for me (hence no blogging!) but I think I am starting to see the end.  Elliott is really interested in the whole process and literally shudders with excitement when we talk about it.  I'll let you know if that is the case in July!

Yeah little family!