I feel like I have all but abandoned this blog. The holidays were quite busy around here, it seems quite a blur. We ended up having our family Christmas party here, the Saturday after Christmas. We had a wonderful time. The house was packed and fun was had by everyone. I'd say that everyone particularly loved seeing the newest member to the clan, baby Zachary. Babies have a way of making things especially special again.
We just got back from our vacation to Aruba. The boys and I were very lucky this year and got to stay two weeks instead of just one. Unfortunately, Guy had to go home to work for the second week, but hopefully next year we can plan better and know in advance that we'll be there for two weeks. One week just isn't enough with all the travel. Plus, this time of year, you really miss the sunshine. It's a great getaway.
Christian made a few friends down there this year. He really took a liking to a new friend named Juliana. They played a lot together and spend lots of time swimming in the pools, hot tubs and feeding the fish in the ocean. Connor also found a new buddy, an older woman - all of 6 - named Chloe. He loved her! She'd hardly pay him the time of day, but didn't object to his company. He was mesmerized in her presence. It was interesting to watch it unfold from my perspective. He's not usually like that, but I guess he likes older women. He was even trying to ask me - I am 100 % positive, if he could see Chloe at home. He kept asking me "Chloe at home??" I had to tell him that she lived far away. At least we have pictures that he can look at :-)
Keeping it short for now as I'm still catching up on all the household things that need attention. Here are a few pics from our trip.
We just got back from our vacation to Aruba. The boys and I were very lucky this year and got to stay two weeks instead of just one. Unfortunately, Guy had to go home to work for the second week, but hopefully next year we can plan better and know in advance that we'll be there for two weeks. One week just isn't enough with all the travel. Plus, this time of year, you really miss the sunshine. It's a great getaway.
Christian made a few friends down there this year. He really took a liking to a new friend named Juliana. They played a lot together and spend lots of time swimming in the pools, hot tubs and feeding the fish in the ocean. Connor also found a new buddy, an older woman - all of 6 - named Chloe. He loved her! She'd hardly pay him the time of day, but didn't object to his company. He was mesmerized in her presence. It was interesting to watch it unfold from my perspective. He's not usually like that, but I guess he likes older women. He was even trying to ask me - I am 100 % positive, if he could see Chloe at home. He kept asking me "Chloe at home??" I had to tell him that she lived far away. At least we have pictures that he can look at :-)
Keeping it short for now as I'm still catching up on all the household things that need attention. Here are a few pics from our trip.
A little bit of bread for the fish, a little bit of bread for me.....
Christian, Connor and Juliana
Looks like Connor is looking for more bread
Christian and Juliana in the hot tub
Connor and his older woman, Chloe. Love the hat!
Christian and Juliana playing "Soil and Oil"....a game only they can understand
Daddy and Christian in the warm waters of Eagle Beach
Getting ready for the waterslides of La Cabana
Connor is a little dare devil. Christian never would have ever tried this at that age.
Connor swimming in deep water. He thinks nothing of it even though he's 2.
The boys at Baby Beach after visiting with Jan at his train museum/house
Dinner at the Radisson...Italian night with those to die for deserts
On Auntie M's favorite Pier, Palm Beach
Chrisitan in the free form pool at the Radisson
Zac and the Palm Trees....now also known as Papa Jack....
which makes me want to say "Papa Smurf.
Me and my boyz
This is how we found the boys tonight. Christian is soooo tired that he has no clue that Connor is sleeping ON him. Connor is so tired and desperate to have company, that he snuck into Chrisitan's room.
