CHRISTMAS MORNING

I know this has taken a long time to post, but here it is!! I think the most exciting thing this Christmas was the fact that Mackenzie was more excited than Justin this year. She KNOWS that Santa exsists and was well aware of what she asked for and knew she had been a good girl. The funny thing is that after opening 2 of her stocking presents she was pooped! It took us a couple of hours to help her open her lovely gifts and 20 more hours to clean up!!

Kenzie loved all her gifts and kissed everyone!!


Oh Santa, how did you know!!!


Justin and I picked out our own Christmas PJ'S this year. Who knew he would pick Batman!!!

The only thing that Kenzie asked from Santa was a kitchen. We decided to make it her last present because we knew that she wouldn't open the rest of her gifts. We had it at the side of the couch with a blanket covering it. During her gift opening she kept saying "where's my kitchen" and then we would distract her and give her another present. Finally, after the tree was clear she turned to me in the saddest voice and said "Santa didn't bring me my kitchen". Suddenly Justin said "Kenzie what is that?" She was so surprised and we gave ourselves a huge pat on the back for a job well done!!! HO HO HO!!!!

This is how her mom loves to cook, pantless!!!

She even made breakfast for her new babies.

I'M DREAMING OF A NEW SNOW BLOWER..I MEAN WHITE CHRISTMAS

I heard on the radio today, that for the first time since 1961,

all provinces in Canada will experience

a White Christmas at the same time!

'Kenzie and I posing after shoveling the sidewalks.

Now, imagine that the shovel is actually a hockey stick! Hey, I can dream can't I? And besides, "Leleux" is a great hockey name!

I JUST FLEW IN FROM THE NORTH POLE...AND ARE MY ARMS TIRED!

'Kenzie, Karla, and I made a local trip to one of the

local malls (or as Mackenzie would call it -"Sunday-Monday")

to visit Santa. She was thrilled to get her photo with the Jolly One.

"GENE" WHO?

Recently at another location of Future Shop (yes, I know - I seem to have a theme building), I had the opportunity to meet Gene Simmons from KISS. Mr. Simmons was kind enough to autograph a piece of memorabilia for me as well as pose for a picture. On an interesting note, after receiving my autograph and photo op, I attempted to walk away - when Gene grabbed my wrist and said "Hey, why don't you have a cookie?". Apparently he thought I "needed" a cookie and offered me one of the cookies supplied to him as a refreshment by Future Shop.

Nice pic, great autograph......but I thought he'd be taller! j/k

LANNY MCDONALD

I had a chance to meet an NHL hockey legend this past weekend.

At Future Shop's grand opening, Lanny McDonald

(Calgary Flames, Colorado Rockies, Toronto Maple Leafs)

was on site signing autographs. I was fortunate enough

to get him to autograph a puck and card,

as well as get my picture taken with him.

TURKEY TIME!!

We had our Thanksgiving supper on Sunday with Grandma Marilyn, Auntie Amber, Jordan and Auntie Jessa. We had turkey with all the trimmings and stuffed ourselves so full, that there was lots of pie left over!!

Sequence is a major part of the holidays!!! I think Amber and I kicked Jordan's and Jessa's BUTT!!

Mackenzie is so lucky to have wonderful Auntie's and cousins!!!

And I'm even MORE lucky to have her!!!

NOT AFRAID OF HEIGHTS

Mackenzie was a great helper while Justin and I painted the house!! She insisted on being up on the ladder with me while I did the windows. She is fearless!!!